2 minute read | I build communities no matter where I am. Whether it’s in a career or profession or service role or being a parent, building community is about finding ways for us to find points of connection so that we can build a better environment together. That means being able to have the difficult conversations when things sort of break down and differences emerge.
1 minute read | I immigrated to the United States when I was 15 years old. My grandfather was born in Oklahoma and we as a family came here for opportunities to grow and it opened doors for us to realize our dreams.
3 minute read | I moved to Utah after college to train with the legendary track and field coach, Chick Hislop, at Weber State University, hoping to earn a spot on the U.S. national team.
1 minute read | View a glimpse of the colorful array of festivals that honor the heritage and roots of the communities that make us whole.
6 minute read | By: Dustin Khong Each family had their own unique perspective and journey, but it was a beautiful experience to see how at our core, we are all seeking the same things.
6 minute read | Did you know that world renowned civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the Beehive State in January of 1961?
7 minute read | While I’ve traveled across the country and the world and learned to appreciate the beauty of our vast stories as humankind, Utah is always the place I come back to.
On Monday, January 15th, 2024, around 50 students and their guardians walked into a quiet area on a brisk winter’s day. The students were offered a rare opportunity to see the Delta Center almost completely empty, a contrast to the nearly full arena just a few hours later. The halls may have been empty but the court was filled with …
Written by: Lydia Brooks, and Dr. Miguel Trujillo. Pictures by: Maegan Castleton An Emerging Leader Led Program for Youth Who Are System-Involved The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs’ mission is to promote a climate that inspires belonging in Utah. The MCA fellowship program exposes young leaders to an opportunity for service, mutual learning, and the workings of state government. The development of …
3 minute read | More than 400 people attended Sones de Mariachi en Utah on Aug 30, the state’s first-ever competition and exhibition showcasing the popular Mexican folk music.
Written by: Claudia Loayza Pictures by: Maegan Castleton The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is on the road visiting our grantees across rural Utah! These organizations have helped us better understand the needs of our growing and increasingly diverse communities. We have been on a captivating journey of inspiration, connection and learning through our time in Logan and Moab, but …
5 minute read | The West Side Tours initiative is a collection of StoryMaps, which are web-based maps that draw on the power of visual elements and geography to tell a story.