For April Mancuso, community, brotherhood, sisterhood, unity, love, and rocking out are some of the most important things, and in the words of her favorite band, “Nothing else matters.” Harvesters of Utah is an official fan club chapter for the metal band Metallica, and it is more than what it may look like at first glance. When a group of people with battle vests, long … [Read more...] about How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community
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Let’s Talk, Sis: Creating Meaningful Conversations About Race
Alexis Bradley and Chanté Stutznegger aren't just sisters, they are sistas. The Black biracial women grew up in Utah in a predominantly white community, encountering racism and all sorts of questions about their skin color almost their entire lives. As such, the two sisters are used to talking about their life experiences as minorities in America. The sisters genuinely want … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk, Sis: Creating Meaningful Conversations About Race
Former Pro Hockey Star and Sister Help Others Battle Addiction
A caring warmth fills Kelli Wilson’s voice as she reveals how drug addiction shattered her brother Kevin Stevens's professional hockey career and cherished family life. “He was the perfect, all-American kid,” she recalls. Their growing-up years were almost like living in a Norman Rockwell painting. “I had an all-American family. Great parents and two older … [Read more...] about Former Pro Hockey Star and Sister Help Others Battle Addiction
Wrapping Ukrainian Refugees with Quilts
When Russia declared war on Ukraine in February of 2022, the world watched in despair as Russian troops began invading and Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and country. Many refugees have fled to surrounding countries such as Moldova, Romania, Poland, and countless others throughout Europe.An immeasurable number of countries and people worldwide have shown their … [Read more...] about Wrapping Ukrainian Refugees with Quilts
How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
For former gang member Samson Phommabout, the dark part of his life started as early as elementary school. Growing up in the “bad part of town” near Salt Lake City, he was surrounded by gangs. As the only Asian in his school, he was also a prime target for bullies. “I just ignored it. Then they started trying to fight me. I’m like, ‘All right, cool. Let’s go. I’m never going … [Read more...] about How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
