Reclaim. Restore. Rebuild.

African-centered Rites of Passage education, training, and empowerment for individuals, families, and community in Akron, Ohio.

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What Is Rites of Passage?

Rites of Passage is a life-changing, spiritual, and cultural transformational process that guides men and women, boys and girls, into a successful new life stage, or through a successful departure from a disturbing life crisis. From birth, we are in constant evolution, always returning to three questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose?

Reclaim

We reclaim who we are in our own African image: culturally, historically, spiritually. We remember, and we choose to be free.

Restore

We restore through consistent, committed effort: healing, achieving, excelling, advancing, all grounded in an African-centered consciousness, culture, and values.

Rebuild

We rebuild ourselves as individuals, families, and community, building African coalitions, businesses, and institutions that meet our needs today and for generations to come.

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