Jon Batiste wins again, this time at the Oscars
Proud Purple Knights Jon Batiste has done it again, taking home an Oscar for his work on the year's best animated film, whose main character's jazzy fingers—and tunes—were largely his own.
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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.
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.
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.
'Her genius': a poem
The next Laetare Medalist is a Black Catholic. Specifically, a do-it-all Black Catholic *woman*, and that's worth celebrating. Poetically, Jenario Morgan does just that
Black Catholic Round-up (3/23/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes a number of stories covering anti-Black racism in Catholics, encouraging news for the cause of a Black Catholic saint, and more.
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.
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.
MOSAIC Soul enlivening the vocal music scene of Chicago—from a Black Catholic HQ
A new musical group in Chicago, led by a Black Catholic co-founder and fueled by local connections, is set to release its debut album on Sunday.
Black Catholic Round-up (2/9/2021)
Black History Month has brought a bevy of stories concerning Black Catholics already, but the topics covered are by no means limited to history. Read on!
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.
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.
'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.
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.