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Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 6:29 p.m.
Federal officials helped with more than 330 investigations involving Indigenous communities in Utah and the rest of the country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.
'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:11 p.m.
A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Some Chileans in Utah heading to the polls Sunday to vote for Chile's new president
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 15 - 1:04 p.m.
Chileans head to the polls Sunday to vote for president, and some from the nation now living in Utah will be able to cast ballots in Salt Lake City.
Future of 4-month-old Black-owned brewery uncertain, target of lawsuit by landlord
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 29 - 9:00 p.m.
The future of Policy Kings, a Black-owned Salt Lake City brewery that opened in May, is up in the air, and the business is the target of a lawsuit filed by its landlord.
Utah's Colombian, Ecuadorian communities seek consular offices amid population growth
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:36 p.m.
Utah's Colombian and Ecuadorian communities are petitioning for local consular offices as the population from the two countries grows.
'A public health priority': Utah study warns of food insecurity among refugee population
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:00 p.m.
A University of Utah Health study warns of food insecurity among refugees and calls for increased communication with the population to help address the issue.
'This is my home': Violinist John Shin speaks out after release from immigration detention facility
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:00 p.m.
Violinist John Shin, originally from South Korea, spoke out on his return to Utah after his release from a Colorado immigration detention facility.
Encircle Ogden set to finally open its doors in Ogden after delays
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:02 p.m.
Encircle Ogden, geared to LGBTQ teens and young adults, will finally open its doors more than five years after construction of the facility started.
Venezuelan transplant to Utah using books to connect Latino kids with their roots
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:00 p.m.
Venezuelan transplant José Guevara is using books to connect Latino kids with their roots via a nonprofit publishing venture he leads.
Utah Latino leaders air concerns in meeting with Sen. Escamilla amid immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 12:03 p.m.
A cross-section of Latino leaders met recently with Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla to air their concerns amid the immigration crackdown unfolding across the country.
50th Summerfest continues to bring the world to Bountiful
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:44 a.m.
The Bountiful Davis Art Center is hosting its 50th Summerfest arts celebration Friday and Saturday, with dances, visual art creations and various crafts from folks from Mexico, Peru, China, India, the Pacific Island region and more.
4 Utah leaders get Tonahuac Award for contributions to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:02 p.m.
Representatives from four Utah entities received the Tonahuac Award from the Federation of United Mexicans in Utah for their contributions to the Latino community.
Pacific Islander Heritage Month activities launch with kickoff event at West High
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 30 - 10:44 p.m.
August is Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Utah, and activities formally launch with a kickoff event Saturday at West High School in Salt Lake City.
'Incredibly entrepreneurial': Utah program fosters business aspirations of refugees, immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 27 - 7:00 p.m.
The International Rescue Committee's annual Dream Lab initiative fosters the entrepreneurial aspirations of refugees and immigrants in Utah.
Organizers of Latino, Venezuelan festivals join forces for united celebration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 4:04 p.m.
Amid a drop in sponsors, the organizers of two annual festivals focused on the Latino community joined forces for a united celebration this year, set for Saturday.
Obon Festival, organized by Salt Lake City's Buddhist community, returns Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 8:31 a.m.
Obon Festival, organized by the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, returns on Saturday and will feature temple tours, drum performances and traditional dancing.
Native American culture to be featured at Native Market Days in Orem
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 6:02 p.m.
Native American dancing, artwork and fashion will be featured at Native Market Days at the Utah Valley University campus in Orem on Friday and Saturday.
Latino population still motoring Utah's population growth, as in rest of the nation
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 6:18 a.m.
The Latino population motored Utah's growth between 2023 and 2024, paralleling the trend across the country, according to new Census Bureau estimates.
Operator of Utah's first Black-owned brewery puts focus on culture, diversity
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 8:23 a.m.
Deandre Ridgel, operator of Policy Kings, Utah's first Black-owned brewery, puts the focus on beer, culture and diversity at his new Salt Lake City locale.
With Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah also face an uncertain future
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 10:04 a.m.
With President Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah, like many other groups, face an uncertain future, their advocates say.
Juneteenth raised-fist imagery in city announcements sparks conservative criticism
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 7:27 p.m.
The raised-fist imagery used in some city announcements about Juneteenth closures has sparked backlash from some Utah conservatives.
Salt Lake City leaders, Black community mark Juneteenth, raise controversial new city flag
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 7:11 p.m.
Salt Lake City officials and leaders from the Black community gathered to mark Juneteenth and to raise the city's controversial new Juneteenth-themed flag.
'This is about everybody': Love, support highlight annual Utah Pride Parade
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 8 - 4:09 p.m.
Tens of thousands of spectators came to support and celebrate the LGBTQ community at the 35th annual Utah Pride Parade Sunday.
Researchers delve into history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers,' create trail recalling their presence
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 6:18 a.m.
Utah researchers have been delving into the history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers' and have created a heritage trail recalling their presence in the post-Civil War period.
