Written by: Nayra Green and Jason Carrillo In late February, college leaders who are engaging in inclusion efforts on their campuses were invited to the Utah State Capitol to participate in a roundtable discussion. This event brought together 13 students from five Utah colleges and universities to talk about their goals, challenges, and hopes regarding welcoming climates on their campuses. …
By: Jason Carrillo, Edited By: MCA Team. Header photo taken by Utah State Office of the Governor Building the Beloved Utah This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, Utah’s MLK Jr. Human Rights Commission organized an event to commemorate the legacy of the iconic civil and human rights advocate. Dr. King left a lasting impact not only through his …
By: Jason Carrillo, Edited By: MCA Team At the culmination of Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) was honored to host the state’s first Latino Town Hall! This event brought together Utah’s incredibly diverse Latin American community into a single unifying space, where all Utahns alike celebrated the cultures, resilience, and contributions of our …
By: Jason Carrillo, Edited By: Claudia Loayza Our team at the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) has been passionately dedicated to serving our diverse statewide communities since its inception a decade ago. Our programs center around the pillars of youth leadership, training resources & development, community engagement and policy & research. Our work requires a team effort, but capable …
This August, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) was featured on KRCL’s RadioACTive, the station’s weekly program that focuses on community affairs and conversations supplemented by appropriately themed playlists. MCA’s own Planning Policy and Engagement Coordinator, Claudia Loayza, and Development & Program Specialist, Rozanna Benally-Sagg, were invited to announce and celebrate the Magnify Utah project! The “Magnify Utah” project …
The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) is excited to launch the Magnify Utah project! “Magnify Utah” is a compilation of stories, people, and places featuring StoryMaps, an asset mapping directory, & multicultural placemaking principles. It will also invite community members and leaders to contribute stories and information, so that we can all better magnify and share the diversifying story …
This summer, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) hosted the LEAD (Lead, Empowerment, And Development) Rural Utah event! This free and virtual program was held for students attending school in rural Utah, an essential region and population that has always teemed with potential and this program focused on supporting students in addressing unique challenges rural communities face. Every year, …
By: Claudia Loayza There is impactful work to expand opportunity going on in state government! So much so that the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs has been inspired to create regular Equity Highlights to be featured on our blog to create a platform for leaders, organizations, and state partners to share their vision of a more inclusive, thriving, and opportunity-filled …
By: Jason Carrillo Edited by Claudia Loayza & Jenny Hor Asian Americans have been essential in building and securing the success of our state, and the diverse groups who make up this community continue to thrive and have a strong legacy of celebration through the annual Utah Asian Festival! This event—characterized by performances, delectable food, and an intense showcasing of …
By Jason Carrillo Edited by Claudia Loayza Libraries are important! They are free public institutions and anchor literacy and other services in our communities. They serve as centers of community engagement and are investments in future school success and economic sustainability! However, a library cannot operate without its books, and book supply and libraries themselves can be difficult to access …
By Jason Carrillo Edited by Claudia Loayza This June, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) excitedly hosted a Community Reception Breakfast in celebration of its 10 year anniversary! We took this time as an opportunity to not only reflect on the past decade’s milestones and achievements, but also to honor our community partners who have passionately worked to create …
By: Jason Carrillo (MCA Fellow) Utah’s State Fair is an iconic event that annually brings our statewide community together to celebrate the successes of our state and its thriving population. Diverse food options and community engagement are common sights to see during the event, making the Utah Sate Fairpark venue filled with beautiful moments and beloved memories. However, for most …