As part of their culminating rites of passage, the 8th grade Nia girls attend a Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)/Black History Tour. They visit various HBCU’s and locations focused on African and African-American history. The purpose of this trip is to bring the African history lessons from our monthly sessions full circle, and to reinforce each of the Sisters of Nia principles. During the trip, the girls are able to make visual connections from many of the monthly lessons. Upon returning home, each girl will prepare a presentation to be given to the Nia community and will share highlights about her experience on the trip.