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Bill looks at how hairstyles can lead to racial discrimination

SALT LAKE CITY When a young Black woman from Utah County told a Senate committee of getting pencils thrown in my hair to see if they would stick, she was trying to shed light on a form of discrimination that may not be widely known about in the Beehive State. And while discussion of SB80 to amend Utah s anti-discrimination laws did raise awareness of how hairstyles can lead to racial discrimination, it also brought questions of whether it is really a problem and prompted an apology from one state lawmaker accused of insensitivity for how he addressed women testifying as well as for telling a story of befriending Black children in a store.

Utah's Native American tribes react to Biden's Secretary of the Interior pick

Utah s Native American tribes react to Biden s Secretary of the Interior pick Utah’s Native American tribes are reacting to President-elect Joe Biden’s historic pick to lead the Department of the Interior. and last updated 2020-12-18 21:24:21-05 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Native American tribes are reacting to President-elect Joe Biden’s historic pick to lead the Department of the Interior. Congresswoman Deb Haaland, once confirmed, would be the first Native American to lead the Interior Department, marking a historic moment for America’s indigenous peoples. “To have an American Indian elevated to this high of a post is truly an amazing moment in the history of federal and tribal relations,” said University of Utah Professor Elizabeth Kronk Warner, an expert in environmental and Indian law.

Gov. Gary Herbert, community leaders sign Utah compact affirming 'anti-racist' principles | Government and Politics

Gov. Gary Herbert, community leaders sign Utah compact affirming 'anti-racist' principles | State

'The first step': New compact creates steps aimed at developing racial equity, inclusion in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY In many ways, 2020 was a reminder that there are still many social injustices that haven t been solved or addressed. Following a difficult year for the subject, Utah officials hope they can find a way to acknowledge the problems that still exist and work out ways to find solutions to them in the near future. Gov. Gary Herbert pointed to difficult moments from throughout the year as he introduced a new Utah Compact that seeks to address racial equity, diversity and inclusion. State and community leaders hope the compact will be a guide in handling the situation. It seeks that all Utahns must have a truly equal opportunity to prosper and that economic inclusion is essential to creating these opportunities.