Cultural Jambalaya’s Past Annual Event

Cultural Jam’s 2024 Event

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.

Cultural Jam’s 2023 Event

 Gail Shore welcomes attendees

Gail Shore welcomes attendees
 

T. Mychael Rambo served as emcee

T. Mychael Rambo served as emcee

Thomasina Petrus entertained

Thomasina Petrus entertained

Kevin May presenting awards nomination

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.

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Jugaad Leadership Program’s Executive Director Eunice Adjei accepting the 2023 Diversity Award.

Cultural Jam’s 2022 Event

Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens

2022 Diversity Award winner Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, equity leader and teacher at St. Louis Park Schools.

Chef Yia Vang

James Beard Award finalist Chef Yia Vang spoke about Hmong traditions and cultural diversity.

Jearlyn Steele

Emmy Award-winning Jearlyn Steele entertained. 

CJ Auction

Cultural Jam’s Executive Director Gail Shore, Executive Producer Kevin May and entertainer Jearlyn Steele at the live auction.

Cultural Jam’s 2021 Event

Ann Merrill

Chair of the Board, Ann Merrill, welcomed attendees.

Dr. Joe Hobot

Dr. Joe Hobot, President & CEO of American Indian OIC, spoke about educational disparities in K-12 schools.

Minnesota Chorale

Steve Cramer directs an ensemble from the Minnesota Chorale.

Gail and Kevin

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.”