Slavery officially ended in the United States 1865... or did it? When a reporter asks the first black female elected state official in Utah if she knew that the Utah Constitution still allowed for slavery, Rep. Sandra Hollins was stunned. Through the social upheaval and heated national election, Rep. Hollins and small band of activist joined together to end slavery in Utah. Words have meaning and many people were opposed to making the change. There are still worthy battles to be fought in the fight to end racism in America
