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Black Rites of Passage Ceremonies
Lately I have been thinking that we as Black folks need some sort of rites of passage ceremony for our children today. We need to teach them/prepare them for life outside of their parent's home. Having watched Roots and seeing the Manhood Training that his tribal group experienced, I am very much in favor of having a Rites of Passage for Black Americans. I know that some of our orgs and churches have cotillions, men cotillions, etc. but not everyone is able to afford those activities which limits our target audience.
Questions:
Do we need a Rites of Passage for our youth today?
If so, what things should be taught to our children in this ceremony?
What would be the benefits of having a Rites of Passage?
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