Equality & Diversity
Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor
Attorneys for Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr are asking a court to allow for her return to the House floor.1 year ago
Amy Beth Hanson, Sam Metz, and Matthew Brown
Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from 2023 session
Montana Republican leaders have voted to bar a transgender state lawmaker who was silenced on the statehouse floor for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for children.1 year ago
CNN
Judge orders books removed from Texas public libraries to be returned within 24 hours
A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours.1 year ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Khosrow Semnani
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug Wright sits down with Utah's Lieutenant Governor, Deidre Henderson and Iranian-American community leader Khosrow Semnani.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Sold out ‘WOW Fashion Show’ celebrates International Women’s Day
Wednesday is International Women's Day, and the Women of the World organization is hosting a fashion show and gala.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Study: African American and Black adults are more likely to suffer from mental illness than white adults
A recent NAMI study shows that African American and Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress.1 year ago
Sydnee Gonzalez
Bill banning diversity, equity offices in higher education is converted into study
Senate Bill 283 — which originally would've banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices and officers in Utah higher education — has been converted to an interim study instead.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
‘Black, Bold and Brilliant’ film series showcases Black culture through cinema
Local filmmakers showcase Black History Month with a documentary focusing on the secret daughter of jazz musician Louis Armstrong.1 year ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: School Voucher, Abortion, Transgender Surgery Bills
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug dives into a number of controversial bills that have sailed through the legislature during the first few weeks of this year's legislative session.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah ski industry works to bring diversity to the slopes through ‘Discover Winter’ program
A Utah ski and snowboarding group wants to bring more diversity to the sports by giving minority communities a chance to hit the slopes.1 year ago
Jed Boal
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall grades 2022 city goals and accomplishments
In a one-on-one interview, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city has substantially reduced violent crime since its peak in 2021.1 year ago
Michael Locklear
Utahns react to mass shooting in California near Lunar New Year festival
Utah’s Asian American community and elected officials are responding to the Monterey Park shooting that killed ten people in California near the Lunar New Year festival.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Utah Jazz and human rights commission bring students together to focus on MLK
The Utah Jazz celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday by hosting an educational workshop and basketball clinic for 50 middle school students.1 year ago
Karah Brackin
Salt Lake City officials, first responders, and volunteers team up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many Salt Lake City officials, first responders, and volunteers gathered on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service to help the Utah Food Bank.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
‘A dream come true’: Tooele City Fire Dept. hires first female firefighter
The Tooele City Fire Department hired its first ever female firefighter.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
Cache County school officials consider new policies on displaying political symbols
The Cache County School District is planning to change its policy on how teachers display possible political symbols in the classroom, with Logan City School District considering similar changes.1 year ago
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MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.1 year ago
Oren Liebermann, Eric Levenson and Travis Caldwell, CNN
Navy petty officer who helped disarm Colorado nightclub shooter speaks out for first time
Thomas James, one of the two men who helped disarm a shooter during last week's mass shooting inside Club Q in Colorado Springs, issued his first statement about his role in the attack on Sunday.1 year ago
Associated Press
Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval
Russian lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
Utah groups hopes to bridge religious and LGBTQ communities
Local groups in Utah are working to help people in the LGBTQ community feel more welcome and more understood.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Two Utah couples feel targeted after pride flag theft, vandalism
Two gay couples in Utah feel unsafe after their pride flags were vandalized from their homes.2 years ago
Dan Rascon
‘Luz de las Naciones’ returns after a two-year hiatus
The colorful, festive, and lively Latin America Celebration returned to the Conference Center in Salt Lake City this weekend.2 years ago
Karah Brackin
‘Becoming Outdoor Women’ aims to empower Utah women with outdoor skills
Through “Becoming Outdoor Women,” a nonprofit educational program new to the state, the goal is for Utah women to develop confidence in those skills and, in turn, themselves.2 years ago
