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.
Examine the disturbing trend of book banning and the exclusion of African American history from school curricula. With Utah ranking among the top five...
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...
Explore the challenges and successes of being an LGBTQ+ person of color in Utah. How can we make inclusion intentional to accept and celebrate...
