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STATEUtah · May 11, 2026

Gov. Spencer Cox on National Day of Racial Healing

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Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statement on the National Day of Racial Healing, inviting Utahns to build a more inclusive community.

The Bottom Line

Gov. Cox encouraged Utahns to reflect on their values and influence to foster inclusion and belonging, aiming to create a compassionate community that heals from bias and ensures opportunity for every member of the state.

The Case For

  • Gov. Cox invites Utahns to consider their values and influence to build a more inclusive community.
  • He encourages writing Utah’s story as one of inclusion, transformation, and belonging.
  • Gov. Cox asks Utahns to commit to a legacy of hope, healing, and opportunity for every member of the state.

The Case Against

None explicitly stated in the source.

Key Numbers

  • Statement issued on January 19, 2021

Source Verification

Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the statement | State of Utah | Press release

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Utah Governor Press Releases
https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-spencer-cox-issues-a-statement-on-national-day-of-racial-healing
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  • "On this National Day of Racial Healing, we invite Utahns to pause and consider the heart of who we are, the unique values we hold in our state, and the influence we have to build a greater, more inclusive community."
    — Gov. Spencer Cox issues a statement
  • "Collectively, we have the opportunity to stand on the side of history where we choose to write Utah’s story as one of inclusion, transformation, and belonging for all who call this great state their home."
    — Gov. Spencer Cox issues a statement
  • "We invite and encourage Utahns to commit to join together to cement a legacy of hope, healing, and greater opportunity for every member in our state. We can build a compassionate community that leads the nation in how we respond in the face of adversity and how we heal from bias, striving to ensure racial division is a cautionary tale of the past."
    — Gov. Spencer Cox issues a statement