https://jmai2021.org/ Celebrating Diversity. Building Community. en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:59:25 GMT https://jmai2021.org/grassroots-cultural-festivals-rebuilding-american-identity/ https://jmai2021.org/grassroots-cultural-festivals-rebuilding-american-identity/ Across the country, local cultural festivals are doing something quietly powerful — they're giving communities a place to say 'this is who we are' out loud. From small-town Lunar New Year celebrations to Juneteenth block parties in revitalized urban neighborhoods, these events are becoming far more than seasonal gatherings. They're acts of preservation, connection, and sometimes, gentle resistance. CultureConnect USA Community & Culture Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:55:37 GMT https://jmai2021.org/online-communities-discover-support-underrepresented-artists/ https://jmai2021.org/online-communities-discover-support-underrepresented-artists/ Forget the algorithm — it was never going to show you the full picture anyway. A new wave of digital communities and platforms is making it easier than ever for US audiences to connect with artists from underrepresented backgrounds, on their own terms. Here are five spaces worth bookmarking, and exactly how to make the most of each one. CultureConnect USA Arts & Digital Culture Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:55:37 GMT