A list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL’s RadioACTive team. Featured events do not imply endorsement. All times Mountain unless otherwise indicated. 

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Community Resources:

• Call 2-1-1 or visit 211utah.org to connect with housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more

• Salt Lake City Library COVID-19 resource list. Browse resources by age group and topic.

• COVID-19 info line 1-800-456-7707 or visit coronavirus.utah.gov

• Emotional Health Relief Hotline: 833-442-2211

• The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line, a mobile app for both iPhone and Android. A statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. For immediate mental health crisis help, please use the chat feature or call 833-372-3388 (833-3SAFEUT). Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services.

• Utah Warm Line: 801-587-1055. Answered 7 Days a Week, 8a–11p. This line is for Salt Lake County residents who are not in crisis, but seeking support, engagement or encouragement. Certified peer specialists offer support and empower callers to resolve problems by fostering a sense of hope, dignity, and self-respect.

• COVID-19 Testing with the Utah Wellness Bus: Starting the week of July 6, 2020, the Wellness Bus will be operating with NEW HOURS. They will provide COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days and locations: 

  Mon, July 6, 9AM-1PM Centennial Park 5600 W 3100 S, West Valley

  Tues, July 7, 9AM-1PM Central Park Community Center, 2797 S 200 E, South Salt Lake

  Wednesday - CLOSED

  Thur, July 9, 9AM-1PM Sorenson Multicultural Center, 855 California Ave, Glendale

  As always, appointments/pre-registration are HIGHLY encouraged. Phone numbers to call to make appointments:

  Maggie 801-413-3248
  Michelle 801-747-9547
  Lupe (English & Espanol ) 801-436-7118

• For more information on COVID-19 visit https://healthcare.utah.edu/coronavirus/

Resources to Confront Racism:

• Black Lives Matter instructional library, with links to audio

• Code Switch: This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea

• DocPlay:10 Documentaries to watch about race instead of asking a POC

• NYT list of books about anti-racism

• PBS Utah: How to Talk to Kids About Race, a 7-part series. Host Karen Tao sits down with Utah parents to have lively conversations about race and racism and how these topics inform their family life.

• Resources to talk to young kids about racism

• Salt Lake City Library Black Lives Matter book list. Staff picks for children, teens and adults. 

• SLTrib: Trying to better understand racism? Here’s what four black Utahns suggest you read 

• YWCA Utah's Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge

Friday, July 10:

Saturday, July 11:

• Uplift: Ogden, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Ogden Adventure Park, 251 18th St., Ogden. Hosted by Kailani Zahra and Schkyra Morning-Shaw: "The element of Love is the truest and purest energy in the Universe. Love uplifts, heals, and unites. Let's share it together and within our community by sharing our written and spoken words of Love. Join us for Uplift: Ogden. Poets, writers, and all interested in sharing high vibrations are invited to join us. July 11th at 1pm we will meet at the Adventure Park on 18th and Grant in downtown Ogden under the pavilion and along the River. Colorful cardstock, markers, and pens will be provided but feel free to bring your own favorites. This is a family friendly event and all ages are welcome. I'll collect the uplifting poetry and laminate it. In the coming weeks (date still to be determined) we will share the words on 25th street with local businesses and those we meet. We really enjoyed this event with PoetFlow writers two years ago, and today, more than ever, Love is what we need."

• NO KIDS IN CAGES, 4:00 p.m. at Ogden/weber Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Hosted by Araceli Ochoa and 2 others: "No one is illegal on stolen land, these people do NOT in any way deserve what they’re being put through. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO SUPPORT BLACK LIVES MATTER AS WELL WE DIDNT FORGET ‼️"

• Brain Basics The Neuroscience of Morality, 2:00-3:00 p.m. online. Hosted by Go Neuro: "Put on your neurophilosophy hats for this one! In this session, we will explore the weird world of human (and non-human) morality. Why—regardless of culture or time period—is incest so inherently repulsive? Why is a spot of poop on the arm more gross to most people than a spot of blood? Why do we experience a stronger emotional reaction to a single story of a person experiencing violence than we do to fifty million cases of violence? Come discover both the strengths and weaknesses in human morality, and what we can do to be more conscientious, moral beings. Please register to receive the meeting code. Each session includes time for questions. All sessions are free." Click here to register. 

Fri-Sun, July 10-19:

• 17th Annual Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival, online. The annual festival explores LGBTQ issues, ideas, and art through showcasing fiction and non-fiction films from around the world. Damn These Heels remains a community focused, grassroots, locally-produced festival with strong community partnerships. 

Wednesday, July 15:

• Salt Lake City Calls on Local Artists To Help Design Black Lives Matter Mural, applications due at 5:00 p.m. today. The city will outline the words “Black Lives Matter” on the east side of the City & County Building, and a committee will select winning designs to fill the letters in the coming weeks. Eight artists will be selected to fill two letters, each. Selected artists will be given a stipend of $300 to obtain supplies to complete their work. This painting is legally considered “government speech” and in creating it, the city is not also creating a public forum for other messages. While the mural will be temporary due to materials, weather, and fading, the city plans to document it digitally for preservation.

• Mural Timeline:

• Wednesday, July 8: Submission window open for design entries

• Wednesday, July 15: Submission window for entries closes at 5 p.m.

• Thursday, July 16: Entries chosen by SLC Mural Committee

• Painting date: TBD

Thursday, July 16:

• Sampson McCormick Documentary Viewing & Live TownHall Discussion, 5:30-7:00 p.m. online. Hosted by Utah Pride Center and People of Color & Allies: "Our People of Color and Allies program at the Pride Center is very proud to present an evening with comedian Sampson McCormick who identifies as LGBTQ, is a person of color and a very well known comedian. We feel very lucky to be hosting an evening with Sampson.
  
  "This will be a virtual town hall of sorts. We will be viewing Sampson's documentary followed by a live Q & A session with Sampson that will be moderated by Jennifer Nicole who is the chair for our People of Color and Allies program. All attendees will have the ability to ask questions. The call in information is below as well as Sampson's biography and a description of the documentary. We are experiencing such tension in our country right now and this is an opportunity to get involved, ask questions and participate in this ground breaking experience." Click here for details and event link. 

Saturday, July 18:

Sunday, July 19:

Wednesday, July 22:

• OUR VOICES MATTER YOUTH RALLY, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Riverdale Park. Hosted by JaKai Kelley and 3 others: "Youth activists speak. Their voices need to be heard and uplifted they will talk about their experiences and solutions to help stop racism in today's climate. There will be speakers, a question-and-answer panel and singers."

• Pioneering Women: UnLadylike Preview & Panel, 7:00-8:30 p.m. online. Hosted by PBS Utah: "Join PBS Utah for a sneak peek at three shorts from American Masters' UnLadylike 2020. For this event we'll preview profiles on the following pioneering women: Martha Hughes Cannon (first woman state senator), Zitkála-Šá (composed the first American Indian opera), and Lois Weber (first woman to direct a feature-length film).
  
  "Following the clips, PBS Utah's Nancy Green will moderate a panel with the producer, Charlotte Mangin, along with Dr. Jenny Reeder, historian for the LDS Church, and Dr. Jane Hafen, English professor at UNLV and expert in Native American Studies.
  
  "Special thanks to our friends at Unladylike2020 for their help in facilitating this event!
  
  "This is an online event. Please RSVP https://ovee.itvs.org/screenings/b723f."

Thursday, July 23:

• Pioneering Women Virtual Tour, 1:00-2:00 p.m. online. Hosted by Utah State Capitol: "Learn about the pioneering women, historic and modern, who are depicted in the artwork and exhibits throughout the State Capitol building. All from the comfort of your home!"

Friday, July 24:

• Lawful Intent - Open Carry, 5:00 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St., SLC. Hosted by Insurgence USA and The Black Fist Militia: "Lawful intent- is not assumed of all Americans.
  
  "In 1967, Black Panther Party members entered the California State Capitol with rifles, shotguns, and revolvers openly and legally displayed. They were there to protest a bill to outlaw such open carry of firearms; the bill was, not coincidentally, spurred by fear over Black Panthers patrolling their Oakland communities with firearms to prevent rampant police brutality.
  
  "The Panthers were removed by state police and taken into custody. One officer assured reporters the Panthers were not under arrest and that this was only a precautionary measure to 'check them all out [...] and check out all these weapons.' In reality, the Panthers were charged with a variety of offenses, including conspiracy to disrupt a legislative session!
  
  "This is a peaceful protest!
  
  "Please wear masks to protect you and others!"

Friday, July 31:

• Deadline for Art for Hope SLC, the RDA’s latest public art project. Artwork digitally submitted for consideration may be comprised of any medium, such as photography, painting, design, poetry, etc., with submissions due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31. Click here for details on eligibility, artwork criteria, application requirements, and submission instructions. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. today. Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) del Proyecto Arte por la Esperanza de SLC. Fecha límite de entrega: 31 de julio de 2020, 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 2:

Wednesday, August 12:

• Manifest Destiny: The Effect of Our Sea to Shining Sea Expansion on Our Neighbor to the South, 6:30-7:30 p.m. online. Susan Vogel and Fanny Guadalupe Blauer, the final lesson in August will focus on Manifest Destiny. Created in partnership with Artes de México en Utah, Utah Humanities, and Salt Lake Public Library. For details and to register for this FREE Zoom session, click here.  

Saturday, August 15:

• Utah Trans Pride Festival, 2:30-8:30 p.m. at Lions Park, 950 W. 1280 N., Provo. Hosted by Genderbands and Genderbands: Utah. This second annual casual gathering is a chance to celebrate and bring visibility to Utah's transgender community. For details, visit Genderbands.org/utahtranspride

Thursday, August 27:

Friday, September 11:

• Ancestral Remembrance Day, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Fort Douglas Military Museum. Hosted by Sema Hadithi: "Join us for our 4th annual Ancestral Remembrance Day as we remember, honor, and celebrate our Ancestors and the work they did and what they left us. We will open the evening with the African American traditional Libation Ceremony, have a short speech, music, and dance. Presenters will be announced as the program is finalized. This is a FREE event and suitable for children, especially 8 years up."

Saturday, September 12:

• SLC VegFest 2020, 12:00-8:00 p.m. at Library Square Salt Lake City Utah, 210 E. 400 S., SLC. Join Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) for its 5th annual SLC VegFest. This FREE event is Utah's largest vegan festival, attracting over an estimated 6,000 attendees each year. SLC VegFest brings together local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals committed to creating a more compassionate, sustainable, and healthy community. UARC is currently planning to host SLC VegFest with the hope that the current COVID-19 risk will subside. SLC VegFest could be a vitally important "comeback" event for our local business community and the public. With this potential scenario in mind, UARC plans to maintain a sense of optimism.

Civic Engagement Resources:

• National Disability Voter Guide, nonpartisan political commentary on U.S. elections with a focus on disability issues.

• Utah State Legislature, a website where you can track bills, listen and watch debate, find your lawmaker.

• Apply to serve on a citizen board or commission in Salt Lake City. Click here for single application. For a detailed list of boards and commissions and links, click here. 

• State of Utah Boards and Commissions, information on Utah's boards and commissions, including board members, authority, expiring terms, vacancies and other valuable information. Don’t want to run for office? Apply to serve on a board or commission.

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