The public is invited to an inspiring evening with civil rights legend Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and her son, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland, on Sunday, June 1, at 7:00 PM at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel in Gettysburg.
The event, sponsored by the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA, will feature a compelling presentation exploring Joan Trumpauer Mulholland’s life and legacy. Known for her fearless activism during the Civil Rights Movement, Mulholland participated in over 50 sit-ins and demonstrations by the time she was 23, including the Freedom Rides, the Jackson Woolworth’s Sit-in, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery March. Her iconic Freedom Rider mugshot remains one of the most recognized images of the era.
The program will be led by Loki Mulholland, whose award-winning films on race and social justice have been broadcast nationally on platforms such as Showtime, PBS, and Amazon. Together, the mother-son duo will share personal stories and insights, challenging attendees to reflect on the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity.
A free-will offering will be collected to support the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation’s mission to end racism through education, empowering students, educators, and communities across the nation.
For more information about the event and the foundation, visit joantrumpauermulholland.org or scan the QR code on promotional materials.