Boys Rites of Passage Open House
April 5, 2020, Saturday, 4pm-6pm
Informational Meeting​

In line w/ social distancing policy, Sunday's Open House will now be virtual. Stay tuned for more info on the platform etc that will be used. We'll drop the link soon


​Facilitators: Bilal & Kweli Rashied-Henry, Hakim Ziyad-Bey & Shemora Sheikh

See FB for updates!

Notes from Meeting 4/5/2020

Due to Covid-19 things are postponed. We are playing it by ear, but continuing to move forward.  

1. Hit the "Interest Form" button above and complete the interest form.

2. Fathers/Father Figures of Rites of Passage candidates need to contact Brother Hakim
(1-877-570-3108) or Brother Bilal asap (see links to their info above). The men are meeting separately on their own to solidify the leadership/facilitators before they meet with the boys. 

3. Next Meeting: Brainstorm fundraisers, Compile Reading list, Assign Facilitators & Elders, Prepare to Launch Virtual Preprogram 

This is the Call! "If we don't initiate our sons into manhood, they will burn the village down." (African Proverb)
Do you have a son between the ages of 6-18? Do you want to be intentional about connecting him to the community, culture, roots, role models, peers, elders as well as helping him to reach his fullest potential while gaining a sense of purpose? Well, here we are! It is time! Join us for this informational meeting in which we share & discuss what the rites of passage program involves.  It will be a 6-month commitment in which the boys and facilitators meet once or twice a month. It will consist of 2 groups: Group 1 (age 7-12), Group 2 (age 13-17)  

​ Also, while our rites of passage programs are afrocentric, they do not promote or support any particular religion. Our rites of passage programs are designed to accommodate any religion or path of spirituality. We have worked with various religious groups and even candidates from different religious backgrounds advancing together. We embrace a pluralistic inclusive approach and welcome people from all paths. Ultimately, content is introduced and decided upon by facilitators & fathers at the Open House.  
Scope & Fees will be provided at the meeting!

Destination 1:
Group 1 (Star Level): Invention Challenge
​Group 2 (Crescent Level): Business Challenge

TBA (dates are set when a new string of candidates arise).
You must Register before the Business Challenge Class (Coming Soon).

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