From Topaz to Today, History Is Rhyming
- April 8, 2026
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Wednesday, April 8: The annual pilgrimage to Topaz in Delta takes place this month, amid an immigration purge and executive orders with historic echoes. Floyd Mori, a descendant of Japanese immigrant farmers, reflects on the past, which is making itself known today through ICE raids. Plus, Freedom of the Press Foundation, RMCR's Rural Climate Reporter, and Cougar Pride Center, the unofficial, student-run LGBTQ+ resource center for BYU Students. 🏳️🌈
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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):
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April 11: Cougar Pride Center's Pride March & Music Fest | 4:15 PM gather @ Provo Historic Courthouse for Pride March, Music Festival starts at 5 PM @ Memorial Park, 800 E Center St, Provo. RA checks in with Chloe Mastny from the Cougar Pride Center.
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April 15: Art in Public Places Reception | 5-7 PM @ Salt Lake County Government Center, South Bldg., 2001 S State St, SLC. RA brings you a sneak peek with Kate Ithurralde, Art in Public Places Manager, SL County Arts & Culture.
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Apr 25: 21st Annual Nihon Matsuri / Japan Festival | 10A-5P @ 100 South between 200 and 300 West, SLC. FREE
In the News
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Adam Rose, Deputy Director of Advocacy, Freedom of the Press Foundation, on Trump’s threat to imprison journalists for not burning sources. For the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, click here.
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Caroline Llanes, Rural Climate Reporter, Rocky Mountain Community Radio, with news about the Forest Service move to SLC, drought and fire weather, and water wars.
From WWII to Today, Topaz Echoes
Later this month, the Topaz Museum 2026 Pilgrimage will pay tribute to the 11,212 people of Japanese descent who were incarcerated at the Topaz WWII American concentration camp, and allow participants to explore the legacy of Topaz as well as the Japanese American history in Salt Lake City and Utah. Floyd Mori, a descendant of Japanese immigrant farmers who settled in Sandy, UT, visits RA to reflect on the past, which is making itself known today through ICE raids.
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Apr 30: Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration with Duncan Ryūken Williams | 7-8 PM @ Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, SLC. Event by Friends of Topaz Museum and Topaz Museum: Director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture, Williams will talk about the multi-faceted project that addresses the erasure of the identities of individuals of Japanese ancestry who experienced wartime incarceration. This project includes the Ireichō, a sacred book of names.
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May 1: Pilgrimage Opening Ceremony | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM @ Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, SLC. Opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, with programs and activities to follow.
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May 2: Pilgrimage to Topaz. SOLD OUT
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