‘Health’ Archives
Manhood rites of passage ceremony celebrates 15 Black male initiates
By ELDER ATUM AZZAHIR AND MINKARA TEZET, CULTURAL WELLNESS CENTER Cultural Wellness Center Manhood Rites of Passage Initiates: Jamal Williams, Christian McCleary, Corey Byrd, Jamir Williams, DJ Brooks, Trea Edwards, Sha-suAdili, Jaleel Simpson, Monte Moldonada, Jaron Major, Darrin Lofton, Quadree Drakeford On Dec. 11, 2019, the Council for Black Male Success and the Cultural Wellness Center held a Manhood Rites of Passage ceremony at the Minnesota Historical Society. The men, who ranged from 11 to 27 years old, completed an 11-week cultural self-study curriculum designed by the Cultural Wellness Center. The curriculum and the Rites of Passage ceremony stem from the Cultural Wellness Center”™s research into African people, traditions and rituals since ancient times. “In order for black men to move ahead and become leaders””to become the backbone of their community””they need to recover the culturally grounded manhood that was lost during [...]
St. Mary”™s University Health and Wellness Fair on Phillips Campus
By CARZ NELSON A Health and Wellness Resource Fair was hosted by Saint Mary”™s University at their Phillips Campus, 2304 Park Avenue South, January 15th, 2020. Valuable information and connections for health and wellness resources in the community for students and staff was available with providers there to meet and answer questions. It was also an opportunity for meeting Phillips neighbors. People enjoyed nutritious food from an attractive and generous food table while visiting.
