Juneteenth, Faith & Freedom

The City of Maumee, in partnership with WGTE Public Media, will host Juneteenth, Faith & Freedom on Wednesday, June 18^th at 6:30 PM at the Maumee Indoor Theater.

The event will feature a screening of the acclaimed documentary Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, followed by a panel discussion. The conversation will be moderated by realtor and radio host Charles Welch, and will include insights from:

• Sheila Howard, reporter and journalist with The Blade
• Carla Thomas, social justice writer and community advocate
• Linda Lucas, Maumee resident
• Sara Eiden, supervisor of theater operations at the Maumee Indoor Theater

About the Film

Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom explores the history and enduring significance of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865.  Featuring interviews with historians, community organizers, church leaders, and descendants of the formerly enslaved, the film examines how Christianity was used both to justify slavery and to inspire resistance and healing. It offers a moving exploration of the spiritual foundation that helped sustain a people on the path to freedom.