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Podcast: Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's history
Episode: Rev. France Davis, 20th Century African Americans in Utah (Season 1, Ep. 13 - Part 2)
Description: Guest BioReverend France A. Davis, pastor emeritus, of the Salt Lake City’s Calvary Baptist Church, served his congregation as its pastor for over 45 years. In late December 2019 he stepped down. Still active in his congregation, still serving, he remains an influencer for his faith, and for Utah’s Civil Rights efforts, and for the state’s growing African-American community. Davis came to Salt Lake City in 1972 to teach and to attend graduate school at the University of Utah. He was appointed instructor in Communication and in Ethnic Studies, earning a distinguished teacher award f...