Slavery of Faith: A Black History Month Talk with Leslie Wagner-Wilson

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-06:00

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Shawnee Church of the Nazarene | Shawnee, KS

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Join Leslie Wagner-Wilson, survivor of the Jonestown tragedy, for a real talk on faith, history, and resilience—don’t miss it!
About this Event

The Johnson County NAACP invites you to a Black History Month program featuring Leslie Wagner-Wilson, author of Slavery of Faith.

Leslie Wagner-Wilson is one of the few survivors of the Jonestown tragedy of November 18, 1978. Through her powerful story, she inspires others to find hope and healing even in the darkest of circumstances.

Slavery of Faith is a memoir that explores themes of faith, community, resilience, and survival. Wagner-Wilson shares her lived experience within the Peoples Temple movement and her escape from Jonestown, focusing on the human impact of manipulation and the journey toward healing and personal freedom.

To learn more, visit: https://www.lesliewagnerwilson.org/


Videos:

  • An Eyewitness Account | Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown | National Geographic UK
  • Jonestown: The Women Behind The Massacre


Book Information:
A book signing will follow. A limited number of books may be available for purchase.


More information to come.

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Shawnee Church of the Nazarene, 5539 Quivira Road, Shawnee, United States

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