Upcoming Events
Black Veterans Month Exhibit
The Veterans Exhibit honors Utah’s Black veterans - a legacy of bravery and commitment. View the exhibit in Millcreek in celebration of Black History Month. Learn more about the Black Veterans project here.
"The Black Soldier" Film & Discussion at Millcreek City, UT
We will watch the U.S. War Department's 1944 film "The Black Soldier" and discuss the history of Black People in the military.
Buffalo Soldiers Trail Panel Discussion
These pioneer-era soldiers served with pride, valor, and honor in the face of conflict, both military and social. They protected settlers, herds, and railroad crews. They constructed Fort Duchesne and the road into the fort. They served at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake, providing force protection for settlers in the region. Come learn about these soldiers in a panel discussion about the Buffalo Soldiers Trail.
A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture
Did you know that most of the enslaved persons brought to Utah came from a culture known even today as Gullah Geechee?
Our Executive Director Robert Burch teaches a class at the University of Utah on this culture and peoples -- complete with food, language, and customs. This is part 1 of a 3 part class session design. This is a 3-class session, culminating in a final class time of food cooking and a dinner of the culture.
Utah Trail Conference
Robert Burch, Executive Director of Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture will speak at a session at the Utah Trails Conference 2025 in Kanab, Utah. More information about the conference, here.
All Are Alike Unto God: Insights from the 1978 Revelation
Presented by the Dialogue Foundation
Join us for an enlightening dialogue as three Latter-day Saint scholars share groundbreaking discoveries and new perspectives on the revelatory process that ended temple and priesthood bans for Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how these insights might inform future revelation. Free admission. Space is limited.
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Grand Opening
Grand opening of the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.
West Fest
Come join us in celebrating our great community and creating a fun place for our West Valley City residents and all from outside our great city to enjoy! Sema Hadithi will have a booth for the first time at this West Valley City annual event. All Westfest Entertainment and Concerts are free.
Utah Buffalo Soldier Heritage Observance
These pioneer-era soldiers served with pride, valor, and honor in the face of conflict, both military and social. They protected settlers, herds, and railroad crews. They constructed Fort Duchesne and the road into the fort. They served at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake, providing force protection for settlers in the region. Observance takes place at the Fort Douglas Post Cemetery.
National Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day
These pioneer-era soldiers served with pride, valor, and honor in the face of conflict, both military and social. They protected settlers, herds, and railroad crews. They constructed Fort Duchesne and the road into the fort. They served at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake, providing force protection for settlers in the region. This is a day of observance.