Cultural Jambalaya’s Past Annual Event
Cultural Jam’s 2024 Event
Gail Shore welcomes attendees.
Thomasina Petrus served as emcee.
Regina Marie Williams entertained, accompanied by Sanford Moore
Voices for Racial Justice’s Executive Director Julia Freeman accepted the 2024 Diversity Award.
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.
To close the evening, Regina Marie Williams and Thomasina Petrus sang “Your People Are My People,” written by Thomasina.
Cultural Jam’s 2023 Event
Gail Shore welcomes attendees
T. Mychael Rambo served as emcee
Thomasina Petrus entertained
Executive Producer Kevin May announced Cultural Jam’s 2 Emmy Award nominations
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Jugaad Leadership Program’s Executive Director Eunice Adjei accepting the 2023 Diversity Award.
Cultural Jam’s 2022 Event
2022 Diversity Award winner Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, equity leader and teacher at St. Louis Park Schools.
James Beard Award finalist Chef Yia Vang spoke about Hmong traditions and cultural diversity.
Emmy Award-winning Jearlyn Steele entertained.
Cultural Jam’s Executive Director Gail Shore, Executive Producer Kevin May and entertainer Jearlyn Steele at the live auction.
Cultural Jam’s 2021 Event
Chair of the Board, Ann Merrill, welcomed attendees.
Dr. Joe Hobot, President & CEO of American Indian OIC, spoke about educational disparities in K-12 schools.
Steve Cramer directs an ensemble from the Minnesota Chorale.
Producer Kevin May and Executive Director Gail Shore updated attendees about Cultural Jambalaya’s current “Seen By Me” video series and showcased the new upcoming series “Seen By Me in the USA.”