Juneteenth... A Day of Reflection

As we continue to self-examine our awareness of the struggle faced by African Americans in our country, we want to recognize the significance that Juneteenth holds in that struggle by granting June 19th as a paid company-wide holiday. Please consider this as a day to reflect and acknowledge the significance that this date holds as it marked the date in 1865 when slaves in the Trans-Mississippi West (Texas) learned that they had been freed and the Civil War was over, thus effectuating their liberation that had been declared by the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863. This is one of the small steps we at Welltower are taking as we embark upon a deep and probing journey to embrace and understand the impact of racial discrimination for our African American colleagues and fellow citizens.