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In episode 14 of the “Speak Your Piece” podcast, Senior Historian Brad Westwood interviews Dr. Holly George about her work on topics such as theater in Washington state and the history of the Spanish Flu. Perhaps the most poignant part of the interview — as well as the most timely — is when Dr. George talks about the death of …
Beginning July 4, Todd Tanner with Fox 13 will be digging into the historic treasures found in the state-owned collections of artifacts and art.
Salt Lake West Side Stories: Post ThreeBy Brad Westwood Historical themes allow us to understand the past by drawing connections to larger events and historical contexts. Weaved together in this serial history blog are eight recurring themes. We define them here. One theme that is evident throughout the series is “homeland.” Throughout Utah’s history, many people have considered the Salt …
The National Museum of African American History and Culture will show a video created by Natalia Lopez of Green Canyon High School about the historic Mendez v Westminster ruling.
By Ellen Fagg Weist One hundred fifty years ago, Seraph Young, a 23-year-0ld Salt Lake City schoolteacher, amplified the voices of Utah women by casting her first vote in a municipal election. One hundred years ago, the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution extended voting rights to white women across the country. This year’s dual anniversaries inspired …
Religious leaders from many of Utah’s faiths are urging everyone to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a new video.
Governor Gary R. Herbert has elevated the division directors for Indian Affairs and Multicultural Affairs to his executive leadership team.
03.02.2020 (Episode 13) Reverend France A. Davis, pastor emeritus, of the Salt Lake City’s Calvary Baptist Church, served his congregation as its pastor for over 45 years. In late December 2019 he stepped down. Still active in his congregation, still serving, he remains an influencer for his faith, and for Utah’s Civil Rights efforts, and for the state’s growing African-American …
Glenis Redmond, a road warrior poet from North Carolina, will offer creative fire at this year’s Mountain West Arts Conference. By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photo illustration by Todd Anderson Say what you want about poetry. Complain that it’s deceptively complicated. Complain about the teacher who made you think you couldn’t correctly interpret a poem’s themes, let alone write one. …
Mid-Utah Radio, which has six radio stations that cover much of central Utah, will begin airing public service announcements encouraging people to help people and organizations struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 30 cultural organizations, entertainment companies and professional sports teams urged their season ticket holders, subscribers and supports to stay home in order to hopefully save summer and fall events.,
Crafting your own musical stories offers a little bit of everything, arts supporters say, but kids admit it’s a lot of work. By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photography by Todd Anderson Act 1 The first rule of the Opera by Children program is that students, not the adults, do the work. Over one school year, students work with teachers and …