4 min read | Whether it’s cheering students on at leadership events or lifting up cultural identity and student voice, these dedicated professionals are the heartbeat of what we do.
Utah Pride Festival: A Colorful Celebration of Community and Connection in the Heart of Salt Lake City
3 min read | Over the years, the Utah Pride Festival has become more than just a weekend event—it’s a tradition that brings friends, families, and neighbors together in a shared experience of celebration.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival: A Time to Celebrate Freedom & Culture in Utah
4 min read | Now recognized as the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state, this family-friendly event has grown into a staple summer tradition—one that highlights the power of gathering, storytelling, and shared experiences.
Connecting People, Places, and Stories to History: Magnify Utah Partners with the Utah Historical Society
4 min read | We’re thrilled to announce a meaningful collaboration between the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs’ Magnify Utah and the Utah Historical Society.
Many Languages, One Utah: Stories of Language, Learning and Legacy
5 min read | Utah is celebrated for its stunning red rock canyons, snow-capped mountains, and tight-knit communities — but just beneath the surface lies another source of richness: language.
Utah Filipino Festival: A Joyful Celebration of Filipino Heritage in the Heart of Utah
3 min read | Since its founding in 2014, this grassroots, community-powered festival has grown into one of Utah’s most beloved cultural celebrations—highlighting roots and tradition.
Tee Longhair | Guiding Culture and Community Spirit
4 min read | As a proud Ute woman, my life has been centered on family, community service, cultural teaching, and reclaiming tradition for future generations.
We are the Writers Who Hope | Reflections on the Power of Hope from System-Involved Youth
Lydia Bigcraft | 10 min read. Please enjoy a collection of workshop reflections by community partners, student fellows, and system-involved youth.
Experience the Magic of the Utah Shakespeare Festival
2 min read | By Dustin Khong Since its inaugural season in 1962, the festival has blossomed into a nationally recognized event, drawing theater enthusiasts from across the globe!
Days of ’47: Utah’s Heart of the Pioneer Spirit
2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong The festival commemorates the journey of early Utah settlers who traveled the western frontier in search of land to start their new lives.
Utah’s Heart of Scandinavia: The Utah Scandinavian Festival
2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong Utah’s Scandinavian Festival has been a staple and a spectacle since 1976 as an effort to revive the city of Ephraim’s Nordic heritage that has been long standing in the area since 1880
Magnify Utah and America250: A Celebration of Stories That Define Us
4 minute read | As part of Utah’s America250 initiative, people across the state have been invited to reflect on key questions about the nation’s history, their family’s experiences, and their hopes for the future.