civil rights

Jesse Jackson Says Multicultural Education Essential for Utahns

Andrea Smardon — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:51:14 +0000

Former Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson was in Salt Lake City today. The Baptist minister and civil rights activist delivered the keynote address for the University of Utah’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations. Before his address, Jackson argued that the U would benefit from a more multicultural student body.

Utah Governor Honors Topaz Internee Fred Korematsu

Andrea Smardon — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:05:00 +0000

Governor Gary Herbert signed a declaration today honoring Japanese American Fred Korematsu - who was interned in the Central Utah War Relocation Center in Topaz, appealed his conviction, and fought for civil liberties for all Americans.

Korematsu was born and raised in Oakland, California, but was placed in the Topaz internment camp during World War Two. Governor Gary Herbert said his legacy ought to be remembered in Utah.

New Human Rights Campaign President Makes First Stop in Salt Lake City

Andrea Smardon — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:42:28 +0000

The Human Rights Campaign has conducted the largest survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth ever conducted in the US. The new president of the LGBT civil rights organization plans to reveal these numbers Saturday at a Salt Lake City youth homeless shelter.