Cultural Jambalaya 2024 Annual Events

Gail Shore

Gail Shore welcomes attendees.

Thomasina Petrus

Thomasina Petrus served as emcee.

Regina Marie Williams

Regina Marie Williams entertained, accompanied by Sanford Moore

Julia Freeman

Voices for Racial Justice’s Executive Director Julia Freeman accepted the 2024 Diversity Award.

Chao Xiong, Laura Yuen and Sarah Thamer

Chao Xiong of Sahan Journal, Laura Yuen of the Star Tribune and Sarah Thamer of Minnesota Public Radio discussed how journalists cover immigration and minority communities.

Regina and Thomasina

To close the evening, Regina Marie Williams and Thomasina Petrus sang “Your People Are My People,” written by Thomasina.