The Martin Luther King Jr.
Human Rights Commission

About Us

Gov. Norm Bangerter signed an executive order on July 1, 1991 establishing the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights (MLK) Commission. Gov. Gary R. Herbert reissued the executive order on August 28, 2013 and the Utah State Legislature codified the commission into state statute during the 2019 session.

The commission represents a cross-section of civic leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. A vital part of the commission’s purpose is to bring Dr. King’s message of nonviolence and civil rights to all residents of Utah.

Meetings
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MLK day observance toolkit
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Many Stories, One Utah: License Plate

"Being a commissioner is an opportunity to fulfill a calling to serve and have an impact on the lives of Utahns across the state. It is a way to lend a voice to the voiceless in our underserved communities and partner with many organizations in their line of work."

Bridget Shears| Past Commission Chair

Who We Are

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Kameron Abilla

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Latonya Howell

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Scott Hughes

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Claudia Loayza

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Michelle Love-Day

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Rand Lunceford

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Alaina Marti

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Michelle Mooney

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Liz Owens

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Daneka Souberbielle

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Jamey Williams

Join the Commission

Members of the public are invited to apply for membership on the Commission. To apply, visit boards.utah.gov/s/how-to-apply and follow the steps listed on the page. Search for "Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission" to review details and expectations before starting your application.
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