What it means to Sacrifice
by Larry Cotton, ManKind Project New England and Jericho Circle On September 23rd we learned that a Jericho Circle Intensive Weekend could not occur due to a water main break at MCI-Norfolk. Jericho Circle is a not for profit organization that supports men’s circles in several Massachusetts prisons and conducts weekend intensives to help men behind bars find dignity, personal responsibility and connection. Jericho Circles are...
Announcing the 2011 MKP-USA Multicultural Council Gathering
Announcing the 2011 MKP-USA Multicultural Council Gathering Celebrating Ten Years of Multicultural Work and Passionately Looking Towards the Future! WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 PM dinner through Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 PM WHERE: Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center in Indianola, Iowa AGENDA: Thursday: Check in 2-5 PM; dinner at 5 PM; Opening Circle; movies with discussions; time for informal conversations. Friday: Choose one of the...
A report from Oslo in the wake of terror
Hi everyone, As some of you may know, Oslo, Norway is the city I call home. Some days ago, as I am confident you know, Oslo became the target of two acts of terrorism carried out by a deranged young ethnic Norwegian more or less my age. I’ve had some trouble accepting the facts. I […]
New Play “Tickets to Manhood” July 14-30, 2011 NYC
SHOW: Tickets to Manhood by James Scruggs WHEN: July 14 – July 30 WHERE: Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, NY, NY 10002 HOW MUCH: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. WHY: a Play about Rites of Passage, Initiation, and Masculinity in the 21st Century. From the Editor: I will be representing the ManKind Project for a talk-back panel discussion after the July 23 performance of Tickets to Manhood. I saw an early reading of this play...
It Happens
By Joseph DiCenso “Where are you?” She sounds small and there’s an edge to her voice. “I’m on my way.” I smile, thinking I recognize the impatience or entitlement in her whine. “If you look up the street you’ll see my headlights.” I try to make my smile audible to mask my mild annoyance: I said it would take me about 5 minutes! I see her step to the curb and lean out, peering down...