'They are killing my people': a poem
A lyrical offering which reflects on the recent—if not endemic—violence facing Black people.
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Two more Black Catholics added to the nascent Biden administration
The Biden administration can't seem to resist his African-American co-religionists, this week appointing two more to high-ranking positions.
Fr Tolton's ordination anniversary (4/24) flanked by events highlighting Black vocations
Whether by coincidence or its providential cousin, several events in the next 8 days will highlight Black vocations and the need for an unending increase.
National Parks Week for Black Catholics: The essential list
As the government encourages us to get out and enjoy our public parks, BCM provides an international list of venues connected to Black Catholics of old.
Statement on the conviction of Derek Chauvin
The official statement of Black Catholic Messenger on the conviction of one Derek Chauvin—murderer of George Floyd, former police officer, and current inmate.
Black Catholic boulevard coming to NYC Sunday, honoring Pierre Toussaint
A NYC City Council member is partnering with the Brooklyn Diocese to name a street after Pierre Toussaint, a Black Catholic saint legendary for his charity work in the area.
Review: "One Night in Miami" overcomes rough lead, limited focus, to champion Black liberation
A new film seeking to highlight a meeting of the Black minds in the mid-1960s manages to get across a message of Black freedom—even if at the expense of depth.
Fr Andrew McNair to head Phoenix diocese Black ministry, evangelism outreach
A Black priest in Phoenix has been named to head the diocesan Black ministry office, his third such assignment in his third diocese.
Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary hosting webinar on racism at 1pm CST
The nation's largest Black Catholic organization continues to use its ministry to speak to the issues of the day, hosting a full-fledged virtual event on racism.
Reflection: The Gospel according to DMX
Few artists are as associated with the streets and the Church as explicitly as DMX. In the wake of his tragic death, his faith witness is highlighted by Gunnar Gundersen.
Virtual worship night for youth and young adults going live tonight at 6pm CST
A free virtual event for youth and young adults is scheduled for tonight featuring Black Catholic priests and laymen speaking on vibrant Christianity in the digital age.
(Free, virtual) Georgetown slavery conference underway, amidst controversy
In honor of the 159th anniversary of emancipation in DC, Georgetown is hosting a conference interrogating US slavery—especially its Catholic practitioners.
Deacon Ajani Gibson named parochial vicar of St Peter Claver New Orleans
One of the nation's few African-American transitional deacons has been named vicar at a historic New Orleans church—which also happens to be his home parish.
Bob Hurley Sr. talks hoops, Catholicism, and Jersey City
Harlan McCarthy sits down with Hall-of-Famer Bob Hurley, Sr. to discuss the lesser-known side of the man, the myth, and the high school basketball coaching legend.
Amanda Gorman continues with historic firsts during National Poetry Month
Amanda Gorman, Black Catholic poet par excellence, continues to shine as her successes expand from poetry into literature and fasion all at once.
National Black Catholic Congress gathering delayed to 2023
The nation's flagship gathering of Black Catholics, which has met every five years since 1987, has had its next meeting delayed until 2023 by the pandemic.