Virtual lecture series this fall to focus on 19th-century Black Florida
Colonial American history will be on display this October when scholars join to present virtual lectures on Spanish Florida—where Black Catholics abounded.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones joins delegation to Vatican pressing for slavery reparations
Four African-American scholars met with a papal representative in Rome this week to discuss the need for economic repair in response to the Church's role in the slave trade.
Norfolk's 'Black basilica' celebrating 30th elevation anniversary this week
One of the nation's oldest Black parishes is celebrating its longstanding recognition as a historic church and national landmark—as well as its patronal feast.
Opinion: Black Catholics ended slavery, tackled Jim Crow, fought abuse, and saved America
Nate Tinner-Williams argues that from the beginning of US colonial history, Black Catholics have been a sign of contradiction, modeling justice amidst unremitting opposition.
Remembering Claver College—the nation's second Black Catholic college
You might not know it, but at one point in history, there were two Black Catholic colleges operating in the United States, funded by the same saintly nun.
Daniel Rudd, founder of first Black Catholic newspaper and Colored Catholic Congress, to receive memorial marker in Ohio on December 5th
A year after receiving a historical marker in his Kentucky hometown, Daniel Rudd is getting another in the city where his activism and career began.
Black Catholic, first African American to cross the Atlantic, invited to Vatican for World AIDS Day
A noted HIV/AIDS activist from New York is headed to Rome later this week to commemorate a historic meeting with Pope St John Paul II.
Virtual prayer service tonight to promote Ven. Henriette DeLille, new Black saints petition
Louisiana's favorite Black nun is the subject of the latest event from Buffalo's Black Catholic ministry, and a petition to Rome including her cause is also on the docket.
Dr. Beverly Carroll, legendary Black Catholic advocate, dies at 75
An eminent Black Catholic organizer, educator, and administrator, integral to the Black Catholic Movement and its episcopal collaborations, has died.
Interview: New podcast on Fr Clarence Rivers—the father of Black Catholic liturgy
Cincinnati's first Black priest, who also spearheaded the liturgical side of the Black Catholic Movement, is the subject of a podcast launched over the summer.
Bishops' gathering in Baltimore features brief bright spots, more of the same
The USCCB has wrapped its first in-person meeting in two years, but the intervening pandemic and racial reckoning have hardly caused much of a shift.
Reflection: Too few people recognize the contributions of Black Catholics—from Toni Morrison to Homer Plessy
Nadra Nittle is a Protestant concerned with the neglect of Black people in Catholic histories. Read why she wrote a new book on Toni Morrison.
A lost Black bishop, the first African-American ordinary abroad
In most lists of African-American Catholic bishops, one Louisiana man is conspicuously missing, despite his Acadiana upbringing. Today, we tell his story.
The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary: 112 years of Black Catholic faith, service, and social justice
The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, the nation's oldest and largest Black Catholic organization, are celebrating Founders' Day on Sunday. Read about their history of faith and social action.
What is the Blackest diocese in America? It depends.
Ever wondered which diocese has the highest percentage of Black Catholics. With the help of some data from 2016, we might just have the answer.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2021 edition)
Looking for an event in your area (or an online event) to celebrate Black Catholic History Month this year? We have you covered.