06/19/2025
On June 19, 1865 — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were free. Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of hope, perseverance, and the ongoing fight for justice.
Freedom is not complete until all people are free from hate, discrimination, and oppression.
Today, as we reflect on the legacy of slavery, we also acknowledge how systemic inequities continue to affect Black communities, from racism and violence to barriers in health care, including mental health care.
For generations, stigma around mental health in the Black community has made it harder for individuals to seek support. Mistrust of health systems, cultural expectations of strength, and the weight of collective trauma have too often kept conversations about mental well-being in the shadows. At CPC, we stand committed to changing that narrative. Mental health is health, and seeking help is a courageous act of self-love.
As we face today’s challenges — from global conflict to rising hate — let Juneteenth inspire us to stand for equity, healing, and unity
Let’s honor this day not just with reflection, but with action: by listening, learning, supporting, and building spaces where everyone can thrive, mind and body.
