I am working on a new book project on the African-centered rites of passage process. The working title is African-Centered Rites of Passage: In Theory and Practice. The book will be in two parts. The first part will be a description of the rites of passage process as theory. The second part is an edited volume featuring examples of an African-centered rites of passage process in practice.

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Hotep. I developed a culture based program and curricula for a Los Angeles inner city, elementary school. We have been providing "in school" and after school activities on our campus for the past 25 years. I recently received a "few dollars" to visit Africentric, culture-driven, rights of passage programs for youth in the Chicago, Atlanta and Washington DC areas. Wanted to know if anyone could recommend some programs that I should contact in those areas for a…

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Michael Jackson would have turned 51 years old next week on 8/28. Loved by millions, he was undoubtedly one of the world's greatest entertainers. Michael was not as well known as a great humanitarian. Yet, as we look over his donations over the years we find that he gave more of himself and his fortune than any entertainer, living or dead.



On the 28th-29th of August a celebration of his life will take place in Kent,… Continue

"Think globally, act locally."

Everything Michael did was fabulous. His spirit was so powerful that from the very beginning in Gary, Indiana he was already larger than life. As you know, we've started a conversation which challenges the notion that Michael is dead. In fact, the name of our network, Michael Jackson Lives, speaks to that idea.



Like very few people before him, Michael is bigger now than ever before. Like few people before… Continue

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By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Updated Jul 30, 2009 - 3:49:20 PM



In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful.



[Editor's Note: The following text is excerpted from a message delivered by Minister Louis Farrakhan on July 26, 2009 at Mosque Maryam in Chicago, Illinois entitled "The Crucifixion of Michael Jackson and All Responsible Black… Continue