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2024 Men’s Rites Closing program Recap

2024 Summer
Youth Rites Recap

A man in a patterned black shirt holds a microphone and speaks at a conference, while another man beside him operates a laptop on a stand. Several attendees are seated at round tables, listening and clapping, in a room with wooden paneling.
Panel discussion in a large conference room with audience seated at tables, camera equipment in foreground, panelists on stage.
Group of five men standing and chatting indoors, some with hands on their chests, in front of a wooden wall. One man has a laptop with stickers, including a black fist and a Morgan State logo, and a photo frame.
Group of five men speaking at a presentation, with an audience in front, in a room with wooden-paneled walls. One man is holding a microphone, standing behind a laptop with stickers.
A man with a microphone headset and glasses is talking to a woman with braided hair and a hooded maroon sweatshirt, with a video camera on a tripod nearby.
Panel discussion with seven people on stage at a conference, audience seated at round tables clapping and taking photos.
Panel discussion with nine people on stage, sitting on chairs, in front of an audience in a conference room with wooden panel walls.
Wall mural of the Baltimore Unity Hall logo and text, featuring stylized U and H icons and the words 'Community Arts | Education | Training'.
People examining a potted plant in an indoor setting, with a projection screen in the background.
A man with glasses and a beard is wearing headphones and standing at a camera with a microphone, appearing to be filming or conducting an interview with another man wearing a newsboy cap and a plaid shirt at an indoor gathering.
A man with a cane signing a document at a registration table, while another man seated at the table looks at his phone, and a third person is partially visible in the background. The setting appears to be indoors near a glass door with a view of park
Stack of white T-shirts on a bed, with one T-shirt in the center bearing black text that reads 'BALTIMORE RITES OF PASSAGE FORUM' and 'LEARNED THE POWER OF AFRICAN-CENTERED RITES'.
White T-shirt with black text that reads 'Baltimore Rites of Passage Forum I learned the power of African-centered rites' laying on a flat surface.
A man in a black and white patterned shirt is being recorded on video by a cameraman with a tripod, in a room with chairs and a purple tablecloth with a logo, a water bottle, and a hand sanitizer bottle.
A man in black traditional attire giving a presentation in front of a projected slide at a conference, with an audience wearing head coverings in the foreground.
A man with long dreadlocks, glasses, and dark shirt shaking hands with another man wearing a red checkered shirt at an indoor event.
A man giving a presentation with a projected background showing a logo. The man is wearing a black traditional African shirt with embroidered designs and a name badge. Audience members are visible in the foreground, some wearing traditional head cove
Group of diverse young people at a meeting, shaking hands and talking.
Three young men at a table reviewing documents, with papers, water bottles, food, and a promotional banner in the background. One man is standing and pointing to a paper, two are seated and looking at the documents.
Two men hugging each other warmly in a celebratory moment, smiling and dressed casually, in an indoor setting with other people visible in the background.
A group of men gathered around a laptop, with one man with glasses and a hat looking at the screen, while others engage and watch. One man stands with raised hands above the group. The laptop has stickers, including one that says 'COUNSELORS NOT COPS
Two men wearing hats and lanyards standing against a wooden wall in an indoor space with a microphone stand nearby.
Person filling out paperwork at a table with documents, pen, water bottle, snack plate, and brochures. Other hands are also seen reaching for documents.
Man in black patterned shirt holding microphone and gesturing, standing in front of a presentation screen with the title 'Culture as Cure' on it, in a room with wood-paneled walls.
A presentation slide showing headshots and names of eight individuals, thanking volunteers, with the text "Thank you to our advisors" and "And thank you to our volunteers." The names include Elder Mike Campbell, Bobby Marvin Holmes, Dayvon Love, Taha
Group of people in a meeting room, standing and kneeling, some with heads bowed, others sitting at tables, participating in a prayer or moment of reflection.
People filling out forms and engaging at a registration table at an indoor event or job fair.
A panel discussion with eight individuals seated on chairs on a stage in a room with wooden walls. One person is speaking into a microphone.
A group of people gathered at a table, with one man raising a clenched fist, during a meeting or protest. The table has a laptop with stickers including one that says 'Counselors Not Cops'.
A group of men on stage participating in an award or recognition ceremony, with one man presenting an item to another in front of a wooden-paneled wall and a large screen displaying event information.
Schedule for a Baltimore rites of passage forum with multiple workshops, lunch break, keynote, and panel discussion, displayed on a large screen with a logo in the top right corner.
A man in traditional African attire speaking into a microphone while pointing at a seated woman with a headset during an indoor event.
Man wearing a yellow shirt and gray cap signing a white T-shirt at a booth, with stacks of similar T-shirts on the table labeled "Black Lives Matter" and "I learned not to trust the American police."
Group of men on stage during an award ceremony, one man in the center is raising his hands with another man holding an award plaque, others are gathered around, some holding a microphone, with a presentation screen visible on the right.
Group of five men, one holding a microphone, standing in a conference room with wood panel walls, engaged in a discussion or presentation.
Two men seated at a table during a meeting or conference, with one wearing glasses and a yellow traditional outfit, and the other dressed in black with gray hair, both looking attentive.
People participating in a cultural event with drums on stage, with a large presentation screen behind them displaying event details for Baltimore Rites of Passage Forum, held on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Man watering a potted plant during an indoor presentation.
A person in patterned clothing tending to green potted plants, holding a small gardening tool and a red cup.
Group of people on stage with percussion instruments during a cultural event at the Baltimore Rites of Passage Forum on May 13, 2023. A large screen behind them displays the event's title and date.
Man wearing glasses and a colorful African print shirt giving a presentation to an audience in a conference room.
Four men standing together at an event, with the man second from the left holding an award plaque. The men are dressed in traditional and modern African clothing, and some wear glasses and bracelets. The background is indoors with modern ceiling ligh
A group of musicians seated on stage with drums, wearing black traditional attire with colorful African patterns, in a room with white walls and industrial ceiling elements. One man is standing and reading from a yellow paper, while the others are pr
A man holding a gift bag with a Bali Tindore logo at an event, smiling, with a man in the background looking down.
A smiling man with dreadlocks holding a young girl in a baby carrier. The man is wearing a black vest with patches and a patterned red shirt. The girl has curly hair, a serious expression, and is wearing a patterned top.
A man with a beard and short curly hair smiling, sitting at a table with a laptop, with a woman smiling in the background.
Three women dressed in colorful traditional African attire and headwraps, engaging in conversation at an indoor event.
Group of men in black traditional attire with bead necklaces, standing in a line with eyes closed, participating in a ceremony or meditation session in a conference room.
A group of men dressed in black traditional attire with colorful bead necklaces, standing in an indoor setting with white walls and exposed ceiling pipes, participating in a cultural or ceremonial event.
A man in a black traditional African shirt is speaking passionately while placing his hand on the head of another man wearing a white shirt. They are in a room with several seated people, some wearing traditional African attire.
Two men standing indoors, one with a gray beard wearing a brown plaid shirt and the other with dreadlocks wearing a blue traditional African embroidered garment.
An elderly man with gray beard and glasses holding a microphone, speaking passionately. He is wearing traditional African attire. Two other men in Afrocentric clothing stand behind him, listening attentively.
An older woman and man in traditional African clothing, posing in an art gallery. The woman is standing with a cane, smiling, with her arm resting on the man’s shoulder. The man is seated in a chair, smiling, wearing glasses. The wall behind them dis
Two women wearing colorful African-style clothing and headscarves holding awards or plaques at an indoor event, with a man partially visible behind them.
Group of eight men wearing black traditional shirts with colorful kente cloth designs, standing together indoors. One man kneeling in the front making a fist, others raising fists or with hands on shoulders. They wear beaded necklaces and have divers
People sitting at round tables during an indoor event, some talking, with a woman in the foreground reading a pamphlet, decorated with flowers and bottles, in a well-lit conference room.
Two women wearing colorful traditional African attire, one with glasses holding a microphone and the other holding a glass award, at an indoor event.
Three people standing together at an award ceremony, with the woman in the middle holding a glass award and smiling.
A man in traditional African attire holding a gift bag from Bai Tinoire Pride of Passage Initiative, with a man in glasses in the background.
A smiling man with dreadlocks holding a young girl with a serious expression. The man is wearing a black vest and a red patterned shirt, and the girl is in a baby carrier.
Four men standing close together, one holding an award. They are dressed in colorful, traditional African attire and are inside a modern building with bright lighting.
A group of men dressed in black shirts with colorful African patterns around their necks, sitting with drums in front of them on a stage. One man stands on the left reading from a yellow paper into a microphone. Audience members are visible in the fo
A man with a beard and mustache smiling, seated at a table with a woman blurred in the background, second woman smiling, in a professional setting.
A group of people attending a meeting or event, reading documents, with a woman in yellow and a man in patterned clothing in the foreground.
Group of people standing in a line reading papers at a gathering.
Group of diverse people standing in a room, reading from papers during a gathering or event.
A man wearing a dark hoodie and a black cap stands indoors, gesturing with his hands. In the background, people are seated at tables in a room with large windows.
Two men dressed in traditional African attire standing indoors near a glass wall with colored balls visible behind them.
Two men standing indoors, one in the foreground with a gray beard wearing a cream-colored shirt, and the other in the background with a brown head covering and red shirt.
Group of diverse people standing closely together in a room, reading papers and participating in an event or gathering.
A man with a beard standing indoors, placing his right hand over his heart and his left hand on his chest, in front of a menorah with red candles.
Two men, one in a beige shirt speaking and gesturing with his hand, the other in a red traditional shirt and a tan hat, standing behind him and smiling, in a room with shelves and colorful balls.
A man with gray hair and beard speaking during a celebration, standing next to a menorah with colorful candles.
A middle-aged man with a gray beard and short gray hair, wearing a beige traditional shirt, speaking in front of an audience inside a room with large windows.
An older man with a gray beard and mustache wearing a beige shirt, holding a colorful cloth, standing inside a room with beige brick wall and window in the background.
An older man with a beard, wearing a beige shirt, speaking and gesturing with his hands in a room with white brick walls and a window.
An elderly man in a red and black shirt with traditional patterns and medals is kneeling next to a potted plant with tall, striped stalks, supporting the plant with one hand and looking at the plant.