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Can laws be changed by making our voices heard? | Moudi Sbeity and Derek Kitchen | TEDxSaltLakeCity

3,234 views · Published 7 October 2014 · 12:40 · Indexed 10 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. A bigger conversation is a better conversation. There is room for every voice to be heard at this proverbial kitchen table. Listen to local small business owners Moudi Sbeity and Derek Kitchen share their stories of listening, new perspectives, and empathy on their journey to marriage equality.

Derek Kitchen grew up in South Jordan, UT. He earned his degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Utah. Derek has always been passionate about local politics and development, and loves being involved the growing Salt Lake City community. Derek is one of the six plaintiffs leading the case for marriage equality in Utah, Kitchen v. Herbert.

Moudi Sbeity moved to Salt Lake City in July of 2006, as an evacuee from the Lebanese/ Israeli war. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Philosophy from Utah State University, and worked on a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Utah. Moudi and Derek both own and operate a local business in SLC, Laziz, serving grocery stores and farmer’s markets state wide. Moudi is one of the six plaintiffs leading the case for marriage equality in Utah.

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