The HeartWell Institute

06/19/2026

Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on why Buddhists of all backgrounds should celebrate Juneteenth, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

06/19/2026

The Heartwell Institute fosters the growth of individuals by building community and programs to teach stress management support. Wellness, education, and collective healing are the pillars that guide our efforts in creating a more compassionate and understanding world.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, WCAC offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

Juneteenth is both a moment of reflection and a call to action—to remember our history honestly and to continue working toward a more equitable future for all communities.

We will reopen during regular business hours Monday, June 22nd

06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth! Let us celebrate freedom and honor resilience. As social workers, we are responsible for understanding the cultural forces that result in racial inequities, commit ourselves to anti-racism in all forms, and continue our fight for true equity.

06/19/2026

"The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 didn't end slavery. Slavery didn't even end when the Civil War was over in 1865.

In reality, it took two months after the Civil War for the Union Army to get into all the slave states and free all the slaves..." ~ Dulcé Sloan

Find out more about the history of Juneteenth by reading "Juneteenth Explained—by Dulcé Sloan & Trevor Noah." 👉 https://elejrnl.com?p=2544260

06/19/2026