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.
Elevating Student Voices: Amplifying Emerging Leaders
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. …
Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission: MLK Day Youth Event
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 …
THE BOLD COLORS OF HEALING
How a mural project led youth-in-custody to express new hope By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photography by Todd Anderson South Salt Lake — “Stay Motivated” is the bold, inspiring message anchoring a new mural decorating the basketball gym at Salt Lake Valley Youth Center, formerly known as the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center. It’s also a personal motto for graffiti artist …