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DIVERSE POPULATION GROWTH SINCE 2010

Nearly 40% of statewide population growth over the last decade is from racially and ethnically diverse communities. We work with state-wide partners to create thriving environments in the face of a changing demographic landscape.

> Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

PERCENTAGE OF DIVERSE POPULATION IN UTAH

We pride ourselves in serving Utah's racially and ethnically diverse communities, which make up 22% of the state's total population. In this work, we build proximity with communities and foster open spaces for dialogue to address intersectional experiences that include gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, and disability.

> Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

OUR PARTNERS IN THIS WORK

With over 50 partners spanning from government, non-profits, philanthropists, and other private and public sectors, we commit to advancing opportunity in collaborative ways.

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The State of Equity in Utah

Our equity efforts are multifaceted and we work with multiple partners across the state to advance opportunity in various sectors.

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Equity Learning Resources

We believe that education builds awareness and can create the understanding necessary to identify solutions and unify efforts in a collaborative way.

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How We Engage Communities

We prioritize engagement opportunities by interacting with community groups, government-oriented organizations, and ongoing initiatives to build trusting relationships, feedback loops, and co-create solutions to community needs.

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Grant OpportunIties

In collaboration with the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, we offer various grant programs to support community organizations in their work towards resource expansion and opportunity.

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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

"A Day On, Not a Day Off" | MLK Day Observance Toolkit

MLK Day Youth Event with the Utah Jazz

Many Stories, One Utah: License Plate

Our State Mandate

Our mission is to serve the people of Utah and involve all sectors—public and private—in a conscious effort to promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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"A Day On, Not a Day Off" | MLK Day Observance Toolkit

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MLK Day Youth Event with the Utah Jazz

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Many Stories, One Utah: License Plate

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"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

Dr. Tamara Stevenson

Active Chair

Angela Choberka

Rizvan Gurmu

Michael J. Nixon

Jasmine Walton

Racheal Weaver

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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