My Sunrise: How I came of age the Apache way
by Brooke Gregg The Apache Sunrise Dance is a beautiful ceremony that has been going on for centuries to strengthen a young woman during her … Read more
Lola’s Quince: A Lesson in Belonging
by Mele Martinez A few months before her 15th birthday, Lola and I walked into a quinceañera dress shop and found ourselves surrounded by sequins, … Read more
Becoming Woman: 7 Girls Reflect on Rites of Passage
The diverse cultures of the Southwest mark the transformation from girl to woman in distinct ways, from the Sunrise Ceremony of the Apache people to … Read more