Jul 24, 2022
UTAH (ABC4) – State and religious leaders joined today to dedicate the Pioneers of 1847 monument. The monument depicts four African America
"Hundreds of people celebrated the representation of African American pioneers and recognized Utah’s history in an effort to go forward and create a more inclusive state.
The new monument honors pioneers, both free and enslaved, Green Flake, Hark Wales, Oscar Smith and Jane Manning James.
“Adding our black pioneers and enslaved pioneers especially helps us see the full scope of our history and that allows us to be more sensitive to the topics we talk about, make sure we’re including everybody’s who’s in this community,” Monument Project Coordinator Mauli Junior Bonner said. "
