Protests Bring To Mind Police Shootings In Utah
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis spurred protests against racial injustice in Salt Lake City and around the world. But the incident has some Utahns thinking…
Black Lives Matter Utah Founder Talks Racism, Police Brutality and What Needs to Happen Next
SALT LAKE CITY — Lex Scott is the founder of the Utah chapter of Black Lives Matter. She was born in Denver, Colorado, but moved with her family to Holladay…
Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias in Fatal Salt Lake Police Shooting of Black Man
SALT LAKE CITY — The children of a black man fatally shot by a Salt Lake police officer two years ago claim in a lawsuit that the killing reflects a…
‘Defund the Police’ Does not Equate to Anarchy. Here’s Why
I was disheartened to read Richard Snelgrove’s recent op-ed in the Deseret News. It demonstrated a deep misunderstanding about what activists mean when they say “defund the police.” More troublingly, this…
After Weeks of Protests, D.A. Expected to Rule on High-Profile Police Shooting This Week
In 2017, Patrick Harmon, a Black man, was shot and killed by Salt Lake police officer Clinton Fox after Harmon threatened to “cut you” while holding a knife and facing…
Only 3 Utah Cops Faced Charges for Shooting at People in the Past Decade. None Was Convicted. Here’s Why.
Black and white pictures cover a large poster board that’s coated with red paint and handprints, as if illustrated in blood. It’s so big that two protesters have to hold…
Portraits In Salt Lake City Memorialize George Floyd, Utahns Killed By Police
A dozen portraits of people who were killed by police have been painted on a building in Salt Lake City following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Bernardo…
Salt Lake City Protesters Join National Day of Action in Calling for Community Control of Police
As close to 400 protesters passed throngs of people out Saturday evening in Salt Lake City — those dining on restaurant patios or zooming aimlessly on electric scooters — the…
You’ve Seen the Salt Lake City Mural with the Faces of People Killed by Utah Police. Here Are Their Stories.
Just before his death, 50-year-old Patrick Harmon had “found renewed spirituality” and had reconnected with his son and daughter, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of his family. It…
Shadow & Light : Despite Tragedy, Raverro Stinnett’s Work Remains Untouchable
Click here to view a PDF of this article Art is subjective, creative professionals say. Here’s something else they say in the metro area: Raverro Stinnett may be Colorado’s best…