Justice + Visibility for All

  • February 20, 2025
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Project Rainbow's Jacey Thornton is back to share their adventures at #ThePeoplesHouse. We run data with Research on Capitol Hill and Utah's top researching universities share with lawmakers the importance of undergraduate research. Then Justice by Objectives, a local nonprofit that works supporting individuals and their families navigating the criminal justice system. Then we have folks from the Palestinian Film Series share their events and discuss the documentary film, Gaza is Our Home.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community

Shell Yeah of Rock Camp SLC with a call for board member applicants. 

  • APPLY: Rock Camp SLC is actively accepting applications for members of our board of directors

Aaron Welcher of ACLU Utah and Jacey Thornton of Project Rainbow, discuss  H.B. 77 First Substitute -- Flag Display Amendments (Rep. Lee, T.) has been expanded to include all public buildings, which would effectively end Pride Flags at SLC Hall. 

Channae Haller of Justice by Objectives, a nonprofit that works to lower recidivism rates, foster healing, and instill hope among individuals and their families affected by the criminal justice system. Justice By Objectives Clothing Drive: Help Us Support Justice-Involved Individuals.

  • EVENT: Saturday, February 22 from 11 a.m. - 12:00pm at Indie Square, third floor. 141 E 5600 S #300, Murray, UT 84107 Clothing Drive, "We’re collecting gently used clothing for men and women to include in our care packages for individuals transitioning from incarceration. A fresh start begins with dignity, and your donations can make a real difference!" 

Dr. Alexa Sand  of Utah State University joins Dr. Annie Isabel Fukushima of University of Utah along with USU Graduate student, Sophia Hessami and U of U Undergraduate Nursing Student, Sofia Flowers to discuss Research on Capitol Hill celebrates 25 years of sharing with lawmakers the importance of undergraduate research and creative work from the top two research universities in this state, the University of Utah and Utah State University. 

The Value of a Human Life Film Series organizers, Dalia Salloum, Professor and organizer from Salt Lake Community College, Mishandi Sarhan, local organizer for the Church & State gathering with Monear Shaer director of Gaza is Our Home

  • SCREENING: Monday, Feb 24 – Thursday, Feb 27 at U of U and SLCC is The Value of a Human Life Film Series. 
  • Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm SLCC Taylorsville Campus TB 104 attend a screening of Gaza is Our Home to be followed by a Q&A with the director and a student-led panel centered on the value of a human life. This is a cross-discipline event sponsored by the School of HSS, biology dept., and COmmunity Engagement grant.
 

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Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

 

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