Opinion: Black hair is beautiful
As Catholic school administrators—even Black ones—make headlines for discriminating against Black culture, Gunnar Gundersen argues that there must a better way.
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Black Catholic will vie for a seat in Congress next month
The 117th Congress brought two returning Black Catholics and one exiting, but a fortuitous Biden appointment could make way for another entering next month.
Opinion: Solidarity is a Christian demand
The current wave of violence against Asian Americans exists in a long line of Anti-Asian racism in US history. Stephen Staten argues that we must be allies.
Knights and Ladies holding finance webinar Saturday
The nation's Black Catholic fraternal order is addressing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis with a virtual panel discussion this weekend on Zoom.
Opinion: The intertwined wisdom of Augustine, Plato, and King
Bishop Robert Barron's latest post concerning Black America pitted MLK against affirmative action and "equality of outcome". Here, Cory Frontin responds.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/15/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes several features on the St Augustine Purple Knights, a new initiative at Georgetown U, multiple Black Catholic documentaries, and more.
Opinion: The CDF can be trusted
The Vatican took over headlines today by formally replying to the question of whether Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions. Their message should not surprise.
The Josephites' St Augustine High wins the weekend
The nation's premier all-boys Black Catholic high school continues to impress, competing for a bevy of awards in a mad March weekend of their own.
Kenneth W. Louis to be honored in free virtual concert and workshop Saturday, March 13th
The late great Kenneth Louis will receive his flowers in Heaven from his friends and colleagues on Earth, in a virtual event broadcast from San Antonio.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to host webinar on modern slavery
The largest Black Catholic organization in the country is hosting a town hall exposing the evils of human trafficking, and its impact in our own backyards.
Opinion: Catholics should care about Meghan Markle's mental health
Meghan and Harry's recent interview with Oprah has opened an international conversation about power, racism, and mental health. Alessandra Harris dissects and reflects.
Opinion: It's time for an African-American Ordinariate
Is an ordinariate a solution to the centuries-long Black Catholic struggle in the United States? Nate Tinner-Williams opines.
Philly archdiocese's racism initiative clashes with ongoing school closures
As Philly's archbishop decries racism and creates a task force, at least two schools in his territory serving the underserved are on the chopping block.
Sr Thea Bowman Foundation names new leader, succeeding Mary Lou Jennings
The foundation started by Servant of God Sr Dr. Thea Bowman before her death is now entering a new era—its first not led by co-founder Mary Lou Jennings.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/4/2021)
A smattering of Black History Month features populates the latest #BlackCatholicRoundup, alongside announcements, protests, reviews, music, and more.
Black Catholic founder's day: an interview with Chicago's DuSable Heritage Association
The DuSable Heritage Association has been fighting for the legacy of their namesake, Chicago's founding settler, for over two decades. A good fight, indeed.