Canon A. Gerard Jordan Scholarship applications now open
Benefiting single mothers pursuing an education, the scholarship honors a Black Norbertine priest known for promoting Venerable Augustus Tolton.
In Memoriam
On pilgrimage to Pierre: New York's holy hairdresser and the quiet revolution
Tulio Huggins reflects on a trip to the tomb of Venerable Pierre Toussaint, one of the nation's seven Black Catholics on the road to sainthood.
Virginia flags lowered to honor Dr. Cerina Fairfax, dentist killed in murder-suicide
The 49-year-old Catholic had initiated divorce proceedings before being shot and killed by her husband, former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in April.
'Michael' review: Hits all the right notes with an ascendant Jaafar Jackson
Samantha Smith writes that the new biopic is a worthy tribute to an entertainment figure who, even in death, remains larger than life.
'Total Praise' and the soul of Black worship: In memory of Richard Smallwood
Samantha Smith on the significance of the late Richard Smallwood, whose music and ministry has had lasting impact on the American Church.
Setti Warren, first Black mayor elected in Massachusetts, laid to rest in Newton
The devout Black Catholic—a lifelong public servant, Navy veteran, and Harvard official—died suddenly earlier this month at 55 years old.
'He loved his God': Trailblazing journalist Michael Days remembered at New Jersey funeral
The longtime Philadelphia Daily News editor and devout Black Catholic was buried from his home parish in Trenton with hundreds in attendance.
'Clemente' review: A secular hagiography of a Black Catholic baseball star
Nate Tinner-Williams reviews a new documentary that gets religion wrong but impact right with its close-up lens on the MLB's "Great One".
'Motorcycle Queen' Bessie Stringfield gets exhibit at Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
The late Black Catholic biker made several cross-country trips as an Army courier and was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002.
In 2025, the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks is still receiving her due.
An October event in Maryland will help cement her remembrance in Maryland medicine—and begin a new chapter of family advocacy.
Priest slain for celebrating interracial marriage to be memorialized in Alabama
The annual commemorative Mass in honor of Fr James E. Coyle will take place in Birmingham, where he was murdered by a Klansman in 1921.
First African-American opera premieres after 138 years
Edmond Dédé's "Morgiane" was performed on tour this year for the first time since being created by the Black Creole composer in 1887.
Cathedral plaque honors late Bishop Fernand Cheri III of New Orleans
The late Black Franciscan prelate served the archdiocese from 2015 until his death in 2023 following extended illnesses.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of Wayne 'LOC' Shaw, brother of rap legend Too Short
The 61-year-old was killed at his business in Oakland, California, on Jan. 29 in what is believed to have been a robbery attempt gone wrong.
Marcus Garvey posthumously pardoned by Joe Biden
The Jamaican-born Catholic activist was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Black organizing in America and across the Black diaspora.
Aaliyah Barbie doll sells out on birthday of late singer
The commemorative figurine comes amid renewed interest in the singer's catalog and in her enduring impact on the R&B genre even after her death.