Events for Activist Groups

Madhouses, Asylums, and Mental Hospitals: The Invisible History of Institutionalization

April 23rd, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
SaltFire Brewery 2199 S West Temple, SLC

The Invisible History of Institutionalization. Join Dr. Matthew Wappett, Executive Director of the USU IDRPP, to learn why understanding this dark past is the only way to safeguard our future."Out of sight, out of mind" was once official policy for people with disabilities in the U.S. and without vigilance, it could be again. This talk exposes the sordid history of institutionalization and analyzes the modern political forces threatening to reverse decades of hard-won progress. https://fernandesscholarshipfund.org

Registration and more info: “Madhouses, Asylums, and Mental Hospitals Tickets, Thursday, Apr 23 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite


CATEGORY: Community Events

Rebuilding Lives Elevating Futures, an evening with IRC in Utah

May 21st, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The Garden Place at This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, United States

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Utah is hosting a fundraising dinner, Rebuilding Lives, Elevating Futures, on May 21. This event will bring together community members to celebrate inclusion and opportunity while raising funds to support refugees and immigrants in Utah. The evening will feature international cuisine, live performances, and stories from members of the refugee community. Link: Overview ⋮ Rebuilding Lives Elevating Futures, an evening with IRC in Utah ⋮ International Rescue Committee ⋮ Events


CATEGORY: Fundraising

“Hope or Despair: The 1943 Zoot Suit Riots and Our Current Moment”

May 28th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Saltfire Brewing Co. 2199 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

The lectures were envisioned as a space to start conversations about gender, sexuality, and race. They aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment. In these informal lectures, experts in their field will share their knowledge. They will invite the audience to engage with the topic by asking questions. Participants can also present their perspectives. 

https://fernandesscholarshipfund.org/


CATEGORY: Lectures/Discussions


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