(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.
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GU272 descendants speak out against Jesuits' new deal
The Jesuits have announced a fundraising pledge to correct the legacy of slavery in the US and in their order. Some descendants say it was ill-advised and out of order.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to host webinar on modern slavery
The largest Black Catholic organization in the country is hosting a town hall exposing the evils of human trafficking, and its impact in our own backyards.