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Roots, Race & Culture

Pacific Islanders in Utah

Preview: Season 8 Episode 2 | 30s

Learn how Pacific Islanders have helped define Utah’s history and now work to shape its future.

From early pioneer migration to today’s educators, entrepreneurs, athletic stars, and leaders, Pacific Islanders are an important part of Utah’s history and cultural landscape. Where did Utah’s Polynesian story begin? Two local leaders with Pacific Islander heritage to talk about how faith, family, and leadership molded their community into forces for change.

02/12/2026

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Roots, Race & Culture

Pacific Islanders in Utah

Preview: Season 8 Episode 2 | 30s

From early pioneer migration to today’s educators, entrepreneurs, athletic stars, and leaders, Pacific Islanders are an important part of Utah’s history and cultural landscape. Where did Utah’s Polynesian story begin? Two local leaders with Pacific Islander heritage to talk about how faith, family, and leadership molded their community into forces for change.

02/12/2026

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