Making reparations: churches begin to act on America's Original Sin
The Catholic Church being one notable exception, churches are beginning to put money to mouth on the topic of reparations to Black Americans.
Justice
Rachael's Children: Alfred Bourgeois becomes 10th victim of Trump's federal executions—all since June
The Trump administration takes federal executions into the double digits in a calendar year for the first time since the turn of the 20th century.
Pharaoh's Army: Catholic-led judiciary takes another life
Attorney General BIll Barr ends yet another Black life, extending the government's killing spree to levels not seen since the 19th century.
Herod's Children: Two more federal executions scheduled for the 2nd week of Advent
The Trump administration seeks to continue its execution spree, spearheaded by AG BIll Barr, a Catholic, and a compliant Supreme Court filled with his coreligionists.
Black Catholic appointed to state committee of US Commission on Civil Rights
Gunnar Gundersen, a Black Catholic attorney, writer, and pioneering KPC Knight, has been appointed to the California state committee of the US Commission on Civil Rights.
Cory Booker joins House Dems, Black Catholics in push for US 'Truth and Reconciliation' Commission
Sen. Booker continues his partnership with House Democrats on pro-Black legislation—with the latest echoing South Africa's polarizing post-apartheid summits.
Black Catholic Boulevards: Confederate memorials give way in the Crescent City
A slew of streets and monuments in New Orleans are up for renaming. As could be expected, Black Catholics feature prominently in the new choices.
'Reclaim the dignity of every human being': Pope Francis, too, has a dream
The Pope's new book covers a wide range of social justice topics, consistent with his oeuvre and potentially indispensable for the oppressed around the world.
Pope Francis meets with NBA players at the Vatican
Pope Francis to meet with NBA players and union representatives in the Vatican City to discuss social justice issues.