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Latinas in Tech provides community for women vastly underrepresented in their field
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 3:00 p.m.
The Utah Chapter of Latinas in Tech is about 200 women strong and provides members with networking, recruitment and educational events, as well as a sense of community.
From grocery bagger to CEO: How Rancho Markets founder grew a chain from scratch
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 6:21 a.m.
Puerto Ricans in Utah collecting supplies for Hurricane Fiona relief efforts
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 10:33 p.m.
Puerto Ricans in Utah are banding together to support Puerto Rico after yet another catastrophe has hit the island.
Monkeypox affecting Latino and Pacific Islander Utahns disproportionately
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 12:49 p.m.
Although Latinos make up just 15% of the state's population, they make up 34% of the state's monkeypox cases. White individuals make up 77% of Utah but are only 50% of cases.
These Latinas have helped create 5,000 Utah small businesses — most of them minority-owned
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:11 p.m.
Suazo Business Center President and CEO Silvia Castro and the center's founder, Gladys Gonzalez, have helped about 5,000 Utah small businesses.
Gov. Cox seeks feedback from Latinos ahead of Latino Town Hall
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:21 a.m.
The governor's office is seeking input from Latino Utahns ahead of a Latino Town Hall set for Oct. 24.
Weber State puts more resources into serving Hispanic students
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 6:36 p.m.
Weber State University has created a Hispanic-Serving Initiatives Office and hired Yudi Lewis as its executive director.
Salt Lake officials celebrate city's 45,000 Hispanic residents
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:02 p.m.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the city's three Latino council members gathered Friday to issue a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month. Here's how to celebrate in Utah
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 15 - 3:04 p.m.
There's no shortage of things to do in Utah during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Thursday to Oct. 15.
Salt Lake buildings to light up in red, green and white for Mexican Independence Day
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 11:34 a.m.
The Walker Center and the Salt Lake City-County Building will be illuminated in the colors of the Mexican Flag on Sep. 15-16 to commemorate the 212th anniversary of the independence of Mexico.
Registration open for multicultural youth leadership event in Utah
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 12 - 6:04 p.m.
Seventh through ninth grade students are invited to a free multicultural youth leadership summit that will look at college and career exploration, financial literacy and leadership development.
Parade and street festival to celebrate Hispanic heritage this weekend
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 6:22 p.m.
The event, held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, began in 2016. It takes place 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday at the Gateway.
Ambassador visiting Utah urges Venezuelans to apply for protected status before Friday deadline
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 6:16 a.m.
Carlos Vecchio, who the U.S. recognizes as Venezuela's ambassador, met with Venezuelans at Salt Lake Community College on Thursday.
Sundance Film Festival names its first Latino director, an indie-film veteran
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 11:44 a.m.
Eugene Hernandez has been named as the Sundance Film Festival's next director and head of public programming.
Utah's only Puerto Rican bomba group bringing island's culture to the Beehive State
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:15 a.m.
Bomba Marilé is the state's first and only bomba group. The group plays bomba, a traditional music and dance style in Puerto Rico that has evolved into a form of community expression.
University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science names 1st Latina dean
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:21 a.m.
Michelle Camacho was named the new dean at University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science in July.
Salt Lake museum offers its first immersive art exhibit in Spanish
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:12 p.m.
The Leonardo in downtown Salt Lake City is offering Spanish narration for the exhibit "From Monet to Kandinsky," which features the works of several artists.
Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City hosting Utah job fair, labor rights event
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 6:41 p.m.
A series of events geared at educating Hispanic workers about their labor rights as immigrants is taking place next week.
Sen. Romney's plan to boost families would leave out these children
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 5:36 p.m.
Parents could get up to $4,200 a year per child if Romney's Family Security Act 2.0 goes through, but some families with mixed immigration status will be left out.
Provo nonprofit 'Ella Rises' works to empower young Latinas
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 7:01 p.m.
Ella Rises is a nonprofit that works with Latina youth to continue their education and preserve their cultural heritage.
BYU study of 400M records says these groups are less likely to vote
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 11:52 a.m.
Voter turnout is highly segregated by race, politics and age, according to a new study from researchers at BYU and the University of Virginia.
Latino artists in Utah could win up to $900
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:35 p.m.
El Consulado de México en Salt Lake City and Artes de Mexico have merged their art contests to form the LatinArte Nuestras Raíces 2022 contest.
Community conversations: Utah women of color identify their most pressing concerns
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 5:56 p.m.
New reports found a desire by women of color for representation in decision-making positions, better cultural awareness, and culturally and linguistically relevant mental health support.
Utah legislator among Latina lawmakers who met with VP Harris about reproductive rights
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:34 p.m.
Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, was among a group of Latina state legislators that met with Vice President Kamala Harris about reproductive rights on Friday.
