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Mike Spence | Coaching Hearts and Minds

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...
Last updated: July 1, 2026
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Roots and Traditions: Journeying Through Utah’s History of Cultural Celebration

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....
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Reflecting On First-Generation Stories: My Family Diary

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Dr. King’s Visit to Utah: Building the Beloved Community Then and Now

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?...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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The Power of Us: How Magnify Utah Came to Be

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Learn, Ask, Explore, and Practice: MLK Day Youth Jazz Event 2024

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Writers Who Hope and Fellows Who Lead

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Amplifying the Voices of Utah’s Mariachis

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....
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Investing in One Utah | Multicultural Affairs Visits Partners Across the State

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Magnify Utah West Side Tours Workshops: Celebrating Stories Through Place

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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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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...
Last updated: April 1, 2026