Black, Native American and Italian communities focus of varied events this weekend

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A trio of events focusing on the Italian, Native American and Black communities are scheduled this weekend.

The Sema Hadithi Foundation will hold a gala and history conference celebrating Black history in Utah.

Festa Italiana and the Intermountain Hoop Dance Competition will feature Italian culture and Native American dancing.

SALT LAKE CITY — A trio of weekend events in Utah variously put the focus on the Italian, Native American and Black communities.

The Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation is holding a dinner gala on Friday and its annual Tell the Story history conference on Saturday, both at Rowland Hall school at 970 E. 800 South in Salt Lake City. A repeat of the history conference is set for Sept. 20 in