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A Wellness Summit for African American Women & Caregivers Navigating Cancer
Love Letters to Our Bodies: Day of Renewal Wellness Summit — Recap
On Friday, July 17, 2026, Moyo Institute welcomed African American women to The Center for Healthy Communities in Oakland for a day of rest, healing, and community. Guests moved through a rotation of wellness offerings — Reiki, ear seeds (acupressure), EFT tapping, and chair massage — and celebrated our Dynamic Sisters honorees: Jackie Mungo, Juanita Waugh, and Melodie Johnson.
The day was made possible in partnership with Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, East Bay Healing House, and BLACC (Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care), with generous support from the Lloyd Symington Foundation, Red Oak Opportunity Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente. The event was also honored with a proclamation from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
Browse the photos and videos below to relive the day.
Pictured: Left to right: Supervisor Nate Miley, Supervisor Lena Tam, Adriana Parrish of East Bay Healing House, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Founder of Moyo Institute, Juanita Waugh, co-Founder of Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care, Supervisor Elisa Márquez, LCSW Jennifer Groebe, Suzette Chaumette, Founder of Food Indy, Board President David Haubert, and Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Proclaimed Friday, July 17, 2026
Love Letters to Our Bodies: Day of Renewal
Moyo's 2026
Dynamic Sisters Honorees
Pictured Left to Right: Gwendolyn Mitchell, Melodie Johnson, Founder of Hart to Heart Food Pantry, Rev. Juanita Mungo, Founder of The Healing Institute Global Network, Juanita Waugh, co-Founder of Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care, Catherine Stern representing sponsor Red Oak Opportunity Foundation.
Thank you
to everyone who made this day a success
Especially our Sponsors:
Lloyd Symington Foundation,
Red Oak Opportunity Foundation,
and Kaiser Permanente
Snapshots of the Day
Photo & Video Credit: Justin Cordona