Beautillions a rite of passage for some Maryland teens
Beautillions, a time-honored tradition that is similar to debutante balls for girls, formally presents Maryland teens to society as adults.
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Balls and beautillions, long a tradition of the marrying Black middle class in Maryland, carry on with a new purpose
Debutante balls have been carried on for generations among Black middle- and upper-class families. Originally meant to introduce young adults to potential husbands and wives, they have evolved into building professional networks and long-lasting social circles.
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