Utah has a history of refugees predating statehood itself, starting with the Mormon pioneers in the mid-1800s. Today, over 70,000 refugees call the Beehive State home. Learn some of the names, faces, and stories from our own backyard.
Amandine Akimana, refugee advocate, and Madelaine Lamah, advocate and entrepreneur join Roots, Race & Culture hosts Danor Gerald and Lonzo Liggins to discuss their lived experiences.
In this episode, our panel defines the terms immigrant, refugee, and migrant, and discusses the founding of America by refugees. Learn some famous refugees in our history that might surprise you!
Join the discussion to get a better understanding of your neighbors and friends.
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...
Learn about healthcare distrust in marginalized communities. Lonzo and Danor discuss historical factors with healthcare professionals and advocates, highlighting events like experimentation on enslaved...
What is it like being an adopted child with parents of another race? What should parents know before adopting a child of another race?...
