Vincent P. Quayle fought for fair housing in Baltimore
Ralph Moore reflects on a former Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to serving—and empowering—African Americans in Maryland's largest city.
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Science denialism is a national emergency in the Catholic Church
As the Biden administration lifts declarations, Efran Menny opines on Church leaders' often heinous response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid national furor, Vanessa Williams defends drag queens at GLAAD Awards
The Black Catholic entertainment star called efforts to ban the queer art form a ploy of "hatemongers."
Black Catholic scholars sign open letter on reproductive justice
More than 30 Catholic women scholars and activists have signed on to a statement criticizing conservative hypocrisy on women's health and calling for a new era of dialogue.
Expelled Tenn. lawmaker restored to seat in unanimous vote
Rep. Justin Jones, reappointed on Monday, will serve on an interim basis pending a special election.
Expelled Tenn. lawmaker calls move 'attempt to crucify democracy'
Two former state legislators in Tennessee have spoken out with Easter fervor concerning their expulsion from the State House for supporting gun control.
RISE St. James joins lawsuit on cancerous emissions in South Louisiana
The faith-based nonprofit is responding to years of hostile treatment from the civil government of St. James Parish, Louisiana.
Fair housing is a human right—and a Catholic imperative
Efran Menny explains how discrimination lives on in America and how the right to a roof is a matter of justice.
Georgetown students push back after hate crime investigation yields disappointing results
After 10 months, missed deadlines, and the mysterious loss of crucial security footage, an investigation failed to achieve justice for a Black student on the Catholic campus in DC.
Voting is sacred. Thus, we must unite in the fight to preserve access.
Jeanné Lewis explains her connection to the voting rights struggle, and how all people of goodwill—including public servants—must act now.
Edmundites to host NAACP Legal Defense Fund voting rights webinar
A Catholic religious order known for work with African Americans will host a webinar tonight on disenfranchisement and possible responses.
New web series to depict 1969 Black student protests at Belmont Abbey College
April 2023 will mark 54 years since a group of Black students protested for change at a Benedictine college in North Carolina. Their story will soon be told in video form.
Film on Black Catholic Civil War hero André Cailloux streaming on Amazon Prime
A legendary figure of Black history is beginning to receive his due, and a short film that helped kickstart the momentum is now reaching a wider audience.
Remembering Dolores B. Grier, Black activist against abortion and pioneering diocesan official
Five years ago this month, the nation and world lost a passionate defender of life and a history-maker in the Black Catholic community. She was not only a foundress and an activist, but also the first lay diocesan vice chancellor in the United States, appointed by Cardinal John O’Connor
The global Black community must unite. The Catholic Church can help.
Efran Menny describes a vision of Pan-Africanism infused with the ancient faith.
'We want them charged': Philadelphia community reeling after racist video from Catholic school students goes viral
Philadelphia’s largest all-girls Catholic school is embroiled in controversy this week after a racist video from students made the rounds on social media. Protesters took to the street outside of St. Hubert Catholic High on Wednesday morning. “I watched and I was completely confused that we still have so