From early pioneers to today’s educators, entrepreneurs, athletic stars, and leaders, Pacific Islanders are an important part of Utah’s history and cultural landscape.
For over a century, Utah’s Polynesian and Pacific Islander story begins with religious families coming to Utah to practice their religion. Now, many are drawn to Utah for its economic perks and strong sense of community and values.
Two local leaders join hosts Danor Gerald and Lonzo Liggins to talk about how perspectives from two different cultures, Tongan and Samoan, changes their outlook on life; as well as the myths and stereotypes that they overcome—including having their individual culture mistaken or combined with another distinct culture.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo-ou, founder of PIK2AR, a nonprofit serving the Pacific Islander community in Utah, and Utah State Representative Verona Mauga to talk about how faith and community have historically impacted Utah’s Pacific Islanders.
Two of America’s most dynamic fashion designers call Utah home: Fernanda Böhme Birkland, owner of Böhme Apparel, and Kenneth Boggs, owner of Kenneth Boggs...
We’re diving into the story of Latinos in Utah! From railroad laborers and miners in the early 1900s to thriving entrepreneurs, educators, artists and...
Since colonization, Native American rates of diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease have skyrocketed. We’ll discuss the benefits of returning to a simpler pre-colonization...
