Season 1 Episode 6

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How Diversity Shapes State Dynamics

Utah becomes more ethnically diverse each year. We unpack the history of diversity in Utah and the changing face of the population today, and look through the scope of race, sex, religion, and transplants to explore the influence that diversity has had in state—from representation in leadership roles and how outsiders are making Utah home, to the fears and concerns this can evoke.

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Rural Utah Project

The Rural Utah Project’s mission is to empower underrepresented voters in rural Utah. Field Director, Tara Benally spoke with Utah Insight’s Liz Adeola about how that mission evolved into a movement to save lives.

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Hartland Community 4 Youth and Families Helps West Side Kids

Seeing a lack of opportunities for kids on Salt Lake City's West side, one man decided to use sports, and community work as a tool to provide young people a path to better futures. Coach Juan said Hartland Community 4 Youth and Families gives kids structure and something to do after school. He says this leads to a pathway of higher education — and so far, his program is working.