YWCA's Saundra Stokes on this year's Racial Justice Challenge

  • August 26, 2024
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Homegrown music from Doomcupcake, Labor Rights Week, Better Boundaries, SL Speaks, and It's All Fun and Games.

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

Homegrown music from SLC's own Doomcupcake, which describes itself as "post-pop tart metal."

  • Sept. 5: A Gothic Prom with Doomcupcake and Tycoon Machete, 7:00 p.m. at Metro Music Hall (21+), 615 W. 100 S., SLC. "Live your best alt fantasy at Doomcupcake's first Goth Prom! Join Doomcupcake, Tycoon Machete, and DJ Nothing in a night of fashion and dancing, hosted by The Cotton Bois. Free prom photos. Goth Royalty contest. Acoustic set of goth classics by Jon Clarence."

Katie Wright of Better Boundaries reports on today's rally at the capitol in opposition to a constitutional amendment that would change the rules of citizen initiatives.

It's Labor Rights Week. RadioACTive finds out more with Eduardo Baca, Consul General of Mexico in Salt Lake City.

Bianca Velasquez with an invitation to the , a unique and whimsical interactive art experience that will celebrate the essence of pre-smartphone nostalgia and childlike play. 

  • Aug. 28-July 2025: It's All Fun & Games @ Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 S., Springville. "Using a range of mediums, artists delve into the realms of childhood nostalgia, creating an interesting dialogue between the past and present. Tactile experiences will reconnect visitors with the carefree joy of their early years, encourage playful exploration, and ignite curiosity.  In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, this exhibit aims to transport visitors back to a simpler time, when tangible objects and activities brought us joy and wonder. Wed., Aug. 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, classic 90s hits, and a friendship bracelet-making station. Feel free to dress in your favorite 90s trend!"

Salt Lake Speaks brings its Slam Poetry Exhibitionback to the Grand Lobby of the Eccles Theater next month. RadioACTive gets a sneak peek with Cami Munk and poets Melissa Salguero, Youri Joseph, and Holton Hennrich.

  • Sept. 6: , 7:00-9:30 p.m. in Grand Lobby at Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., SLC. Event by Eccles Theater and Salt Lake County Arts & Culture: "Powerful. Soul-stirring. Snap-worthy. Salt Lake Speaks is a FREE night of slam poetry from 10 local artists that you simply can’t miss. These local poets will leave you breathless as they speak their truths and celebrate the power of the spoken word."

Today marks the start of YWCA Utah’s annual Racial Justice Challenge. RadioACTive talks about it with Saundra Stokes, Chief Mission Impact Officer and Chief of Staff at YWCA Utah. 

  • Aug. 26: YWCA Utah's Racial Justice Challenge begins. "Join YWCA Utah for 21 days of content and dedicate time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. The Challenge works to foster personal reflection, encourage social responsibility, and motivate participants to identify and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. We invite all community members, workplaces, activists, and all people around Utah to join in on these discussions. Sign up today! FREE

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. Questions, comments or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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