Opinion: 'Abbot Elementary' models Black excellence in education
Efran Menny shows how a hit new show on ABC subtly illustrates how Black teachers and administrators can lead by example in an increasingly fraught educational context.
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1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at Xavier University of Louisiana on Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS — A grandmother of 15 was shot and killed outside of a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s Catholic HBCU, the latest in a string of deadly shootings around the country. Two other victims were injured in the incident, which occurred near XULA’
Analysis: How US Catholic leaders can make equity and justice their priority
Taking a recent Pew study as her muse, Dr. Mary McConner makes the case for a more full-orbed witness to social justice in the life of the Catholic Church.
Black Catholic school in Mississippi closes doors after sex abuse scandal
A historic Black Catholic school in Mississippi is no more, just one month after the conclusion of a sex abuse trial for a former teacher and friar.
Amanda Gorman releases new poem in the wake of Uvalde massacre
Amanda Gorman tackles school shootings and gun control in her latest poem, as the US reels from two mass shootings in a 10-day span.
Two African Americans to be ordained Catholic priests on Saturday
This weekend will bring the ordination of two new African-American Catholic priests in the United States, both of whom hail from the same Black parish in Georgia.
Review: Fr Josh Johnson's 'On Earth as It Is in Heaven' challenges Catholics on racism, unity, and evangelization
A new book on racism and discipleship from one of the nation's best-known Black Catholic priests gets a review from Briana Jansky.
Black Catholic leaders speak out on Uvalde shooting
The latest US mass shooting occurred Tuesday in Texas, the worst since Sandy Hook in 2012. Black Catholics around the country—and the pope—have responded.
Pelosi not barred from Communion in DC, archdiocese says
The nation's most prominent Catholic see has announced it will not follow San Francisco's archbishop in denying the Eucharist over abortion.
Interview: Douglas M. Stringer on the need for Democrats—and Black Catholics—in the pro-life movement
Douglas M. Stringer sits down with BCM to discuss his faith journey, his career in politics and law, and his new role with Democrats for Life of America.
Black Catholic victim of the Buffalo massacre laid to rest
The youngest victim of the Buffalo that one week ago claimed the lives of 10 African Americans was buried this weekend in Syracuse.
Opinion: Interracial marriage, autism, and the value of diversity
Daniel Jansky on how he came to accept his autism diagnosis, repudiate racism, discover the Catholic Church, and marry an African American.
African-American Josephite seminarian receiving ministry of acolyte on Saturday
Br Cursey "CJ" Calais, SSJ is nearing the completion of his formation as a religious brother, marked by two ceremonies this weekend in DC.
Black Catholic clergy speak out on White Supremacist massacre in Buffalo
A number of African-American priests and bishops have lent their voices to the chorus condemning the racist shootings in upstate New York last weekend.
UPDATED: Catholic professor from Notre Dame cited in Buffalo shooter's manifesto
The 180-page White Supremacist manifesto that preceded the deadly shooting in Buffalo cited a White Catholic professor from one of the nation's most prestigious Catholic universities.
Opinion: American Catholic bishops owe us more in response to anti-Black terrorism
US bishops' responses to the recent racist massacre in Buffalo have varied widely, with some prelates avoiding the elephant in the room. Briana Jansky dissects the inaction.