Rite of passage

Young Cast 'Gears up' with Matthew Modine for Cycling Movie HARD MILES

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Stranger Things) and Cynthia McWilliams (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Bosch) are set to star in the cycling drama Hard Miles. The film will co-star Leslie David Baker (The Office) and newcomers, Jahking Guillory, Jackson Kelly, Zach T. Robbins, and Damien Diaz.  Multi-platinum country music star and cycling enthusiast Dierks Bentley makes a cameo appearance in the film.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Stranger Things) and Cynthia McWilliams (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Bosch) are set to star in the cycling drama Hard Miles.
  • Based on a true story, Hard Miles chronicles the journey of Coach Greg Townsend and his Ridge View Academy cycling team.
  • Cycling and exercise are part of the of a holistic program designed to help the young men heal and grow.
  • Hard Miles is written and directed by 2021 Academy Nicholl Fellow R.J. Daniel Hanna, with Christian Sander co-writing and producing.

The Black College Expo and the Los Angeles Urban League Will Award Over $100,000.00 to High School Students During the “2021 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage” Virtual Ceremony

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Black College Expo and the Los Angeles Urban League will award over $100,000.00 to high school students during the 2021 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage Virtual Ceremony on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 4 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Black College Expo and the Los Angeles Urban League will award over $100,000.00 to high school students during the 2021 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage Virtual Ceremony on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 4 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).
  • Students, nationwide, will share their high school achievements and receive financial awards during this virtual ceremony.
  • Black College Expo supported the high school students with online assistance and tutoring throughout the last year of their preparation for college.
  • The 2021 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage will feature a unique virtual experience for all the high school graduates who register to participate along with their families, friends, and community.

Black College Expo Joins The Los Angeles Urban League To Celebrate Black High School Graduates Around The Country

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Black College Expo and the Los Angeles Urban League are joining forces to present "2020 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage," a positive and uplifting cultural celebration for high school graduates, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 3 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Black College Expo and the Los Angeles Urban League are joining forces to present "2020 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage," a positive and uplifting cultural celebration for high school graduates, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 3 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).
  • The "2020 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage" will feature a live online virtual experience for hundreds of thousands of high school graduates.
  • "We at the Los Angeles Urban League in conjunction with Black College Expo are staying true to our mission by honoring the 2020 high school graduates.
  • The Los Angeles Urban League and the Black College Expo plan on making this one-of-a-kind celebration enlightening, fun, and unique.

DTMMS Announces Public Programs for Winter & Spring 2020

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Friday, February 14, 2020
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The Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society (DTMMS) is home to the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path and seeks to transform the experience of all life through empowerment, hope and inspiration.

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  • The Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society (DTMMS) is home to the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path and seeks to transform the experience of all life through empowerment, hope and inspiration.
  • Spiritual seekers who attend DTMMS programs discover how to make a difference in the world through personal growth.
  • Some of these programs include Rites of Passage, LongHouse programs, healing ceremonies, physical mastery classes, community ceremonies, and enhanced relationship workshops.
  • Visit dtmms.org to learn about 2020 events around the world including women's retreats, martial arts seminars, and ceremonial programs in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.