07-08-26 Rose McGee, President & Founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie®, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about building community through storytelling, the 30th anniversary of her play, and upcoming Sweet Potato Comfort Pie events
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Rose McGee discusses the mission of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie® and the importance of storytelling in community building.
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Rose McGee joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss the mission of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie® and how storytelling continues to bring people together across cultures and communities. She reflects on the recent 30th anniversary production of her acclaimed play, Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story , which celebrates the history and enduring significance of Juneteenth through music, storytelling, and community engagement. McGee also previews the Annual Pie Showcase on July 15, where participants are invited to share a favorite pie and the personal, cultural, or family story behind it, demonstrating how food can spark meaningful conversations and deeper connections. She concludes by looking ahead to Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration in January and encourages listeners to stay connected with the organization’s upcoming events and opportunities to build community together.
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