African Centered Rites of Passage: 101

 

The Basics:

What is the rites of passage porcess?

What does African-centered mean?

What are Akan Spiritual Day Names?

2003 - Lathardus Goggins II guest lecturing to a Kent State University
Psychology class on the rites of passage process (51 mins).

2000 - Sit Down with Norma Downs - An interview with Lathardus Goggins II discussing the African Centered Rites of Passage process (13 mins).

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1998 - Canton Urban League's Insight Radio Program - An Interview with
Lathardus Goggins II discussing the basics of an African Centered
Rites of Passage process (15 mins).

Interviews with/Lectures from Elders & Scholars:

Therman Evans, MD, PhD, a physician, ordained minister, entrepreneur and chief of a village in Ghana, West Africa, is uniquely qualified to help people use their spirit, mind and body. Known as "Mr. Inspiration", Dr. Evans is the founder and CEO of WholeLife Associates, Inc. Philadelphia, PA and the Pastor of Morning Star Community Tabernacle, Linden, New Jersey.

This is a presentation given to the Ohio Commission on African American Males in 1992. Dr. Evans is discussing the "Rhythm of the Universe"

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How rites of passage can transform:

Goggins, L (2004, Feb.). The Academic STARS Retention Model: An Empirical Investigation.

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Training Opportunities & Resources:

BAOBAB Virtual Reference Desk