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The Rise of Diversity: Utah Through the Eyes of a Stand Up Comic

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
In addition to making his way around the SLC comedy circuit, T.J. Taylor cohosts the weekly podcast The Downstairs.

T.J. Taylor gives an account of what doing stand up in SLC is like for a Black comic and describes the changes in today’s audiences. … read more

Posted in: Performance & TheatreTagged: Stand-Up, TJ Taylor

Miss Essie’s BBQ: Keeping Family Tradition Alive Through Homemade BBQ Sauce

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Miss Essie’s Southern BBQ brings “the South to your mouth” through home-cooked smoked meats and authentic BBQ sauce.

Miss Essie’s Southern BBQ brings “the South to your mouth” through home-cooked smoked meats and authentic BBQ sauce. … read more

Posted in: Shop LocalTagged: Deonn Henderson, Jenny Gnash, Manuel Jones, Marcus Jones, Miss Essie's Southern BBQ Sauce

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen: Comfort Food, Catfish & Cornbread

Posted on March 31, 2021 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Julius Thompson, Head Chef and Owner of Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen, knows the one thing that can bring people together is food.

For Julius Thompson, the Owner and Head Chef at Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen, the path toward his culinary career was a personal one. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Julius Thompson, Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen

The Utah Black History Museum: Correcting History

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
In its first form as a traveling bus exhibit, the Utah Black History Museum is a mobile pop-up museum that travels throughout Utah to educate youth and adults about Black figures who’ve shaped our state’s history.

The Utah Black History Museum is a colorful bus that helps Black youth discover and connect to their own place in Utah history. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and EducationTagged: Black History, Utah Black History Museum

Essence of Ebony: Black Excellence Through Natural Hair Styling

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
While Imani Powell teaches and consults clients virtually with Essence of Ebony, she also offers in-person, salon services to her clients.

Essence of Ebony is a hairstyling and salon experience for Black individuals looking to embrace the natural power and beauty of their hair. … read more

Posted in: Shop LocalTagged: Essence of Ebony, Imani Powell

From Radio to Mentoring, Keith McDonald Always Works to Make “Good Change”

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Keith McDonald is a tour de force in our community who uplifts artists and the youth through his KRCL show, “Friday Night Fallout,” and his own nonprofit, the Carlos Antonio Fisher Foundation, among other forums.

Keith McDonald is a service-oriented individual and incorporates that into everything he does, including amplifying hip-hop culture. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Friday Night Fallout, Keith McDonald

Contributor Limelight: Liz Lambson

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
In addition to being this month's cover artist, Liz Lambson has a collection of talents: being an artist, musician, writer and mother.

In addition to being this month’s cover artist, Liz Lambson has a collection of talents: being an artist, musician, writer and mother. … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor LimelightTagged: Contributor Limelight, Liz Lambson

Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Spring is just around the corner, so start it off by bumping along with your local-music community and shake off that winter slump.

Spring is just around the corner, so start it off by bumping along with your local-music community and shake off that winter slump. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: C. Valenta, DEEMRTN, Local Music, local music review, Local Music Singles Roundup, Music, The Pho3nix Child, Young Spit

Local Review: Backhand – Kiki Alarcon EP

Posted on March 24, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Backhand | Kiki Alarcon EP | UPHERE! Records

Backhand = Parquet Courts + Girl Band … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Backhand, UPHERE! Records

Film Review: Doors

Posted on March 23, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Doors is a science fiction horror film bereft of new or intriguing concepts and it’s hard to imagine it appealing to anyone.

Doors is a science fiction horror film bereft of new or intriguing concepts and it’s hard to imagine it appealing to anyone. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Bloody Disgusting, BoulderLight Pictures, Doors, Dugan O’Neal, Jeff Desom, Josh Pec, Saman Kesh

Film Review: Nobody

Posted on March 26, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
I can’t remember the last time I’ve hoped a movie I liked as much as I enjoyed Nobody would not get a sequel.

I can’t remember the last time I’ve hoped a movie I liked as much as I enjoyed Nobody would not get a sequel. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Action, film review, John Wick

Local Tape Review – June 1989

Posted on June 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Let us tell you about the variety of local talent prevalent in SLC in this local tape review, that place you thought couldn’t find talent. … read more

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