Coalition for African Centered Rites of Passage

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTS THE ONLY MAJOR CELEBRATION OF MJ's B-DAY IN N.E. OHIO

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 hi… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on August 21, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

MICHAEL JACKSON'S MOST RECENT RITE OF PASSAGE

"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… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on August 13, 2009 at 2:01pm — No Comments

THE CRUCIFIXION OF MICHAEL JACKSON AND ALL RESPONSIBLE BLACK LEADERS

FinalCall.com News 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 Minis… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on August 10, 2009 at 10:18pm — No Comments

HAS ANYBODY SEEN MICHAEL JACKSON'S BODY?

There are a lot of haters out there. But, the information average people, like you and I, are passing on to people about the real Michael Jackson is starting to take hold. Today my brother, who was a typical hater, told… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on July 23, 2009 at 11:41am — No Comments

MJ MEMORIAL: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH - Will Massive Internet Traffic Shut Down the Internet on 7/7/09?

With an incredible amount of interest in the Michael Jackson Memorial tomorrow the internet may shut down all together for a period of time. On June 25th the news of Michael Jackson's death turned the information highway into an information dirt road. Major news outlets, suc… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on July 6, 2009 at 10:16pm — No Comments

OHIOANS YOU SHOULD KNOW!

Most of you will remember taking a class on the history of your state when you were in Junior High (middle school) or High School. Most of what we learned we forgot as soon as the test was over. I know I forgot, at least that fast. Well, it dawned on me that if we had studied peo… Continue

Added by Kofi Khemet on June 5, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Submit an article for new book project...

I am starting 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 A… Continue

Added by www.Afrocentric.info on December 11, 2008 at 11:31am — No Comments

It's been a long time...

First, I need to apologize for my absence. I have been involved in a "few" major transitions. All is well, but all is busy. As I have become more acclimated to my new (and approaching) circumstances, I hope to devote more time with this site and developing the "Coalition." Stay tuned... I will have a number of announcements over the next year. Aluta Continua!!! Lathardus Goggins II, Ed.D. Continue

Added by www.Afrocentric.info on December 11, 2008 at 11:20am — No Comments

2008 Black Male Development Symposium

Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues,

The call for papers and registration for the 5th Annual Black Male Development Symposium is now open. Please visit the newly updated web site ( http://www.blackmaledevelopment.com/website/) for the latest information. I hope you will consider submitting a presentation and attending. Also, feel free to forward the following link to your friends and colleagues you think would… Continue

Added by Dr. Lathardus Goggins II on January 22, 2008 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Afrocentric.info won the 2008 Black Web Award for the "Best Self-Improvement" web site

Dear friends and colleagues,

Thanks to all who voted for WWW.AFROCENTRIC.INFO.

Last year, WWW.AFROCENTRIC.INFO received the 2007 Black Web Award for the Best Rites of Passage web site. This year, WWW.AFROCENTRI… Continue

Added by Dr. Lathardus Goggins II on November 13, 2007 at 11:21am — No Comments

African Centered Rites of Passage Still Needed!

Does anyone have any ideas about we can expose out youth and their parents to Iwa Pele (Good Character) building opportunities and situations? I know we are out here doing the best we can, however, it seems it is not enough. I think we need expansive forums inclusive of Saturday gathers, electronic comunications and general solicitation at various cultural events we attend. We also need fund raising opportunities amongst ourselves so that we are not beholden to people with cash but not our be

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Added by Iya Adjua on November 9, 2007 at 7:21am — 1 Comment

National Black Out Day.......Nov. 2, 2007...then what?

Greetings! This is a recent email that I sent out to my constituents. Please share your thoughts about my comments.....Reggie

"Greetings! All. I hope that this email finds u and your loved ones in good health and spirits. I would like to share some thoughts regarding the proposed 'Black Out' Day to be held on Friday, November 2 that has been circulating on the net.
1st, Someone once said that 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different outcom… Continue

Added by Reggie on October 29, 2007 at 6:47pm — No Comments