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It allegedly started with a counterfeit $20 bill, a pack of cigarettes and a viral video of a Black man dying in police custody in Minnesota. But the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, just one year ago has echoed far from the streets of Minneapolis and into national calls for police reform and renewed efforts of racial justice throughout the United States. During the past year, journalists and writers for Deseret News have reported on those difficult conversations of social justice and policing. Some of those stories are found here, and they aim to capture the pain and heartbreak of loss and the generations-old sting of racism. ....
Skip Bedell shows a simple way to fly the American flag this Memorial Day with Atlantic Flag & Pole One of the first American flags to bear a 45th star representing Utah has been brought back to the state’s capital after the family that had treasured the piece of history for decades decided to donate it to the government, according to a report. Jan Benson and his family earlier this month turned the 125-year-old flag over to the Utah State Capitol, where it will be displayed for the public to enjoy, KSL.com news Carter Williams reported. I’ve always felt that this flag didn’t really belong to my family. Even though we were custodians of it, it belongs to the public, Jan Benson told the news site. And we’ve been trying to find that organization that would be able to do that, and make it available to the public. Through a series of people, good luck and prayers, we have found that organization. ....
for The 74’s daily newsletter. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law. Since then, a fledgling idea to create a new type of public school grew into a powerful movement that has touched millions of students and forever changed the trajectories of their lives. At moments like this, it is natural to take stock, remember the pioneers and reflect on how much has been accomplished. It’s also important to look ahead and consider the future. The future of the charter school movement is our young leaders. That’s why, as part of National Charter Schools Week, an annual celebration of more than 200,000 dedicated teachers, 3.3 million students and 7,500 public charter schools across the United States, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is honoring 30 exceptional young changemakers. They are a diverse group. Some are still in elementary or secondary school. Others are a bit older, and several are solidly established in their careers. B ....
KSL TV Editor s note: This article is a part of a series reviewing Utah and U.S. history for KSL.com s Historic section. SALT LAKE CITY For years Jan Benson felt conflicted about a piece of Utah and American history that his family had in their possession. His family, through his father s various political and history connections, had acquired the first 45-star flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol right after Utah became the country s 45th state on Jan. 4, 1896. Benson, of Logan, was proud of his family s possession but also felt somewhat guilty because he knew it was something that belonged to everyone. ....
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Announces Honorees for the 30 Under 30 Changemakers Awards News provided by Share this article , the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) honors 30 exceptional young leaders who are connected in some way to charter schools and are using their ideas, talents, and platforms to advance educational and economic opportunity and promote equality and social justice. The 30 Under 30 Changemakers Awards shine a spotlight on individuals from across the country who are making a meaningful impact in their community via the Arts, Writing, and Sports; Education and Politics; Leadership; Science; and Social Justice. The students, teachers, and advocates who make up our 30 Under 30 Changemakers reflect 30 years of the tremendous success of these innovative, student-centered public schools. I am grateful for our Changemakers and the thousands of teachers, leaders, and families across the nation who work ....