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June 2021 We’re featuring actress, inventor, and production artist Maude Adams this month. Maude was the most famous actress of her time, and she debuted the role of Peter Pan on Broadway in 1905. Maude was interested in the technical aspects of theater as well as acting. She set up a research team to create […]

May 2021 We’re featuring Ellen Selu for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Ellen was a community builder who wanted every Utahn to know that they belong here. So she started yearly Polynesian festivals, raised money or scholarships for AAPI kids, and hosted a Hawaiian show on KRCL radio. Her work as a community […]

April 2021 This month’s theme is “Utah Women Are Determined!” Our history definitely backs up this claim. This month’s calendar features Barbara Toomer, a powerhouse in the disability rights movement. She was determined to make a difference. One of many causes Barbara fought for was accessibility. She planned demonstrations called “crawl-ons” to show that people […]

March 1, 2021 March is Women’s History Month! Women’s stories are important 365 days of the year, but March is a great time to highlight women in our past who have shaped Utah in significant ways. Join us for a virtual celebration on March 18 at 11:30 am for games, stories, trivia, and prizes from […]

February 1, 2021   For February, we’re featuring women who made Utah a better place through kindness. We’ll highlight women on our social media who helped others feel welcome and reach their full potential. February is also Black History Month, so we’re excited to feature Anna Belle Weakley on our calendar page! Anna Belle ran […]

January 5, 2021 This year marks the 125th anniversary of Utah statehood. Utah women have always made history, but they’re often missing in our textbooks, classrooms, and public art. We need your help to change that! We’re holding a student contest and teacher awards this February and we hope you’ll participate and spread the word. […]

January 1, 2021 As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Utah statehood this year, we’ll highlight women each month who shaped our state. In January, we’re featuring visionary women—who could see better days in the future and worked to get us there. Fanny Brooks was the first Jewish woman to make her home in Utah. […]

December 28, 2020 It’s safe to say 2020 didn’t turn out like we expected. Although countless events and exhibits had to be cancelled or postponed, we’re proud of the creative ways Utahns honored trailblazing women in our history. We hope you’ll follow along as we continue these efforts next year! 2020 by the numbers: 3 […]

November 22, 2020 Happy Holidays from Better Days 2020! We’ve curated some of our favorite inspiring gifts from women-owned businesses, mostly based right here in Utah. From books and magazines to crafts to limited edition art, we’ve got you and your stocking stuffers covered. Find more inspiring products for you and the kids in your […]

November 3, 2020 We’ve been posting this on our social media, but want to make sure it’s available here as well. This historic election marks the 150th year since Utah women voted in a general election, the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, and the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Isn’t it a […]

By Jessica Breiman October 15, 2020 Ivy Baker Priest and Reva Beck Bosone are two Utah politicians who served in national leadership roles on opposite sides of the political aisle. Campaigning for elected office, particularly as a woman in Utah, is no easy feat; while Utah’s women have long been politically active, they make up […]

We’re thrilled with the new memorial to Utah women’s history! We unveiled this gift from Better Days 2020 to the state of Utah in a special ceremony for the centennial of the 19th Amendment in August 2020. “A Path Forward” was created by artists Kelsey Harrison and Jason Manley to honor Utah women’s contributions to […]