Opinion: White Jesus isn’t always right
Does the Church have a responsibility to show Jesus in a way corresponding to his historical appearance and in the diversity of local cultures? Ashley Paul thinks so.
Arts
Opinion: Stay awake, Bishop Barron
Gunnar Gundersen dissects a new interview by Bishop Robert Barron of actor Shia LaBeouf, a recent Catholic convert alleged to have abused multiple ex-girlfriends.
Registration open for Our Mother of Africa Chapel silver jubilee
The nation's largest Black Catholic monument will celebrate 25 years next month with a Mass and celebration in Washington, DC.
Reflection: Tupac’s wisdom challenges the culture
Efran Menny discusses how a popular song from one of the greatest rappers of all time fits into the narrative of Black liberation and intracommunity uplift.
Black Catholics aplenty in the 2022 Catholic Press Awards
Black Catholics and topics of interest to African Americans were in no short supply among winners and honorees at the Catholic Media Conference on Thursday night.
Kolt Kodesh honoring cousin Phyllis Hyman with new single on July 6th
A powerhouse vocalist from the late 20th century is getting a hip-hop tribute from her Catholic cousin just in time for what would have been her 73rd birthday.
Review: "Take Me to the River: New Orleans", an unintentionally Black Catholic music documentary
A limited-release music doc showcases the Crescent City's musical legacy, including Black Catholics who've dominated the scene for decades.
Trailer released for documentary on Servant of God Thea Bowman
An upcoming film will cover the life and legacy of Servant of God Thea Bowman, a Black Catholic religious sister and activist who died in 1990.
Opinion: 'Abbot Elementary' models Black excellence in education
Efran Menny shows how a hit new show on ABC subtly illustrates how Black teachers and administrators can lead by example in an increasingly fraught educational context.
Amanda Gorman releases new poem in the wake of Uvalde massacre
Amanda Gorman tackles school shootings and gun control in her latest poem, as the US reels from two mass shootings in a 10-day span.
Fr Joseph A. Brown, SJ being honored this weekend at Sankofa symposium in Illinois
A Black priest and scholar of African-American culture is being feted with a 3-day symposium and endowed scholarship honoring his multifaceted ministerial and teaching career.
Catholic prayer app Hallow offering all features free today, May 5th
The nation's #1 Catholic prayer app is free for 24 hours only, on the National Day of Prayer, and features a number of African Americans.
Cometh Ol' Black (poem from 'Black Nouns')
Excerpt from a new self-published poetry book by Black Catholic educator Jenario D. Morgan of South Bend, Indiana.
Kobe Bryant estate ends dispute with Nike, announces new partnership
The second-largest apparel company in the world will once again begin producing apparel featuring the name and likeness of Kobe Bryant, after a year of halted production.
Catholic-raised Jon Batiste tops all with five wins at the 2022 Grammys—including Album of the Year
New Orleans' own held it down for the city, nabbing more Grammys this year than any other—and winning the night's top award.