Naismith Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens talks life, basketball, education, and social justice
Lenny Wilkens explains his NBA journey, his roots, his resolve, and his Catholic faith.
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Tributes to Kenneth W. Louis, a Black Catholic musical giant gone too soon
One of several Black Catholic giants lost last year, Kenneth Wayne Louis was a liturgist par excellence. He is remembered here by a few who knew him well.
Catholic vocations: a crisis of Black history
Until Black people are free, none of us are free. When will Black Catholics be free?
Black Catholic Round-up (1/29/2021)
Black Catholic meccas facing allegations against priests in historic parishes, Black Catholic artists making history, and more in the latest #BlackCatholicRoundup.
Birthdays and bishops: the story of the Black Catholic pectoral cross
Jan 28th is a day of celebration for multiple reasons in the Black Catholic community, and the point of connection is best seen in a small (and rare) cross.
M. Roger Holland to head Black Catholic music at GIA
M. Roger Holland, a stories liturgist out of Denver, has been named editor of Black Catholic music for perhaps the largest Catholic publisher in the US.
Next USCCB young adult listening session to be led by Black Catholics
The USCCB's virtual young adult listening sessions are ongoing, and the Black Catholic one is upcoming.
Rep. Espaillat urging action on death penalty with letter to AG nominee Garland
Progressive legislators are pressing Biden's AG-to-be Merrick Garland on the death penalty—including a Black Catholic with an active abolition bill in the House.
'Mr. Kujichagulia': a poem
Kobe "Bean" Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away one year ago today, shortly after going to church to pray. On this day, we honor his legacy of faith.
'Church': a poem
Black Catholic poet Jenario Morgan shares a stunning piece on the Church, the one hope of the world and the most powerful institution on Earth.
Historic Black parishes in Chicago on the chopping block
Several Chicago Black parishes will soon merge or close, with the parochial legacy of legendary Black priests falling victim to the bottom line.
Hammerin' home to Heaven: Hank Aaron passes at 86
One of the greatest to ever touch the diamond, Hank Aaron, has passed at 86, leaving behind a legacy of homers, honors, and enduring faith.
Amanda Gorman: Poet Laureate, bestseller, Ivy Leaguer and Black Catholic
Though the world may not yet know it, the nation's first National Youth Poet Laureate, author of the most riveting poem of recent memory, is a Black Catholic.
A Black Catholic choir almost forgotten in the day's ado
The Black Catholic angle of the Biden-Harris inauguration day was not impossible to find, but it wasn't obvious either. Such is the life of double minorities.
Trump's hero garden to feature greats, not-so-greats, and several Black Catholics
244 Americans are included in Trump's planned statue garden in DC, but the list—which includes Black Catholics and anti-Black ones—is furrowing more than a few eyebrows.
Cardinal Gregory to lead prayer at tomorrow's Biden-Harris COVID memorial event
As he prepares to come under Cardinal Gregory's canonical authority, Biden has asked the archbishop to lead the invocation at a COVID memorial event tomorrow evening.