Tuesday, February 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Utah State Capitol Rotunda
Every year the Utah Office of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) invites middle school students to attend the Multicultural Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol (MYLD). It is a day to engage youth in the legislative process and to gain an understanding of the importance of becoming informed and involved citizens of Utah. This is also an opportunity to educate legislators on the importance of investing in our youth and to encourage students to stay in school, graduate, and become our future leaders.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM General Session
- Welcome – Dr. Rob Harter, Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission
- Cultural Reverence – Rev. Stanley Ellington, True Vine Baptist Church & NAACP Ogden Branch
- National Anthem – Viviena Wolfgramm, Dilworth Elementary School
- Remarks – Julie Fisher, Utah Department of Heritage and Arts
- Keynote Speaker – Gov. Gary R. Herbert, State of Utah
- Student Speaker – Amerique Phillips, West High School
- Spoken Word – Anita Juarez, Truth Cypher
- Featured Speaker – Dr. Kyle Reyes, Utah Valley University
- Performance – In His Service Steppers, True Vine Baptist Church
- Spoken Word – Jarred Martinez, Truth Cypher
- Excellence in Education Awards Presentation – Sen. Jani Iwamoto, Utah State Senate; Rep. Sophia DiCaro, Utah House of Representatives
- Black History Awareness Month – Dr. Jackie Thompson, Davis School District; Eddy Thompson, True Vine Baptist Church
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Lunch
11:45 AM – 12:45 AM Capitol Tours
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM Schools Depart