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8 min read | Written By: Lydia Bigcraft, Photos By: Maegan Castleton Music played in the background of a focused session of the Men of Hope program, as the young men of Salt Lake Valley Detention intently drew artistic portraits they felt represented their ideal form of masculinity. Looking around the room, it was clear that most of the young …
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 promote a climate that inspires belonging in Utah. The MCA fellowship program exposes young leaders to an opportunity for service, mutual learning, and the workings of state government. The development of …
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 in a roundtable discussion. This event brought together 13 students from five Utah colleges and universities to talk about their goals, challenges, and hopes regarding welcoming climates on their campuses. …
How a mural project led youth-in-custody to express new hope By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photography by Todd Anderson South Salt Lake — “Stay Motivated” is the bold, inspiring message anchoring a new mural decorating the basketball gym at Salt Lake Valley Youth Center, formerly known as the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center. It’s also a personal motto for graffiti artist …