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Alternative Pride festival in Salt Lake City promotes community over corporations

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For the third straight year, Pride Without Police provided an alternative to Utah Pride celebrations that occurred earlier in the month.
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Remembering Utah’s WWII veterans at Meditation Chapel

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The parents of Lt. Ross Beason Jr. constructed the Meditation Chapel in Memory Grove to commemorate the sacrifice of their late son and other fallen World War II service members.
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Real Salt Lake’s fandom is a tale of passion, unity and identity fusion

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For fans of Real Salt Lake, RSL represents more than just a soccer club -- it embodies a community of passionate supporters whose dedication transcends the boundaries off the pitch.
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Here are some options for recreation in and around Salt Lake City this summer

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The Salt Lake Valley is brimming with summertime activities. The Globe put together a list of happenings for Bruins to enjoy.
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Utah’s 2024 Pride Parade weaves through downtown Salt Lake City, fostering alliances

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Utah Pride Parade participants marched through downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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Armed Forces Day concert pays homage to local service men and women

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The Choral Arts Society of Utah honored veterans and service members by hosting a concert May 18 at the Gallivan Center plaza.
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Drive-through provides needed supplies to pets

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David Stensland covers the pet pantry drive-through event hosted by Salt Lake County Animal Services.
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‘Invisible No More’ photo exhibit commemorates historic march

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A crowd gathered at West Valley Center on Friday to view a new photo exhibit that remembers the Dignity March, a historic demonstration that took place in Salt Lake City in 2006.
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Four students organize furniture drive for victims of domestic violence

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Four SLCC students raised funds and collected furniture Tuesday as part of their ongoing capstone project to benefit the nonprofit crisis shelter, Safe Harbor.
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Utah Film Center screens ‘The Holly,’ an exploration of gentrification and crime

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The Utah Film Center screened the feature-length documentary “The Holly” on Feb. 7. The film delves into the story of Terrance Roberts and systemic disenfranchisement in his community.
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Upcoming gala in Salt Lake City to highlight the African diaspora

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The GK Folks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment of Black youth, will hold a gala in tribute to the African diaspora on Feb. 16 in Salt Lake City.
A still image of Mo Chara with a microphone during a screening of the film "Kneecap"

2024 Sundance: ‘Kneecap’ tells the story of modern Ireland

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A fresh perspective on the story of Northern Ireland, “Kneecap” follows an Irish rap group that explores a youth culture that was born out of an ages-old struggle with Britain.