Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission: MLK Day Youth Event

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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 …

Celebrating Black History and Excellence: Reverend France A. Davis Day Proclaimed in Salt Lake County

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From participating in civil rights campaigns with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to serving as a passionate and involved preacher of Salt Lake City’s Calvary Baptist Church, Reverend France A. Davis’ legacy has been centered on promoting unity through tireless advocacy.  In December of 2019, Reverend Davis retired as a preacher after 46 years of service, causing many to reflect …

Celebrate Juneteenth, Celebrate Freedom

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On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger traveled to Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved African Americans had been freed (What is Juneteenth, Gates). As a result, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of slavery across the United States and the celebration of freedom across generations. Many take this day to acknowledge the hardship and contributions of African American …