The saintly Black Catholics who paved the way for MLK
Ralph Moore Jr. touts the legacies of African American Catholics on the path to sainthood, and how several of them paved the way for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Simone Biles, Diane Nash to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Black women will receive the nation's highest civilian honor for the first time since 2016 in a ceremony scheduled for July 7th at the White House.
Dr. Robert Kelly named first African-American president at University of Portland
A historic Holy Cross school in Oregon has named its first-ever lay and first African-American president in its 121-year history.
Br Ernest Miller, FSC honored at Saint Mary's College convocation
An African-American religious brother known for his extensive career in Catholic education was honored in California this week for his work and ministry.
Dean Baquet stepping down as New York Times executive editor in June
The New York Times' top editor, a Black Catholic from New Orleans, is stepping down later this year after an eight-year tenure.
Xavier University of Louisiana announces plans for medical school
The nation's Catholic HBCU has announced plans for a graduate medical school, following decades of producing more Black doctors than any school in the country.
Opinion: Opposition to Ketanji Brown Jackson is 'misogynoir' writ large
Gunnar Gundersen explores the intersectional dynamics at play in the historic ascension of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court.
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.
Annual gala honoring Chicago's Black Catholic founder set for March 5th
A Chicago public park in honor of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable was announced 35 years ago. It is still yet to come, and a local nonprofit aims to be the change.
Amanda Gorman tops NYT Bestseller list yet again with 'Call Us What We Carry'
The star Black Catholic poet is making headlines once again, topping the nation's premier bestseller chart for the third time this year.
Fr Josh Johnson newest regular on Ascension Press YouTube channel
A Louisiana Black priest known for his incisive takes on complicated modern issues is now a twice-monthly feature on an über-popular Catholic YouTube channel.
Gloria Purvis named inaugural fellow at Notre Dame pro-life office
Good deeds are going unpunished in South Bend—rewarded in fact, as Gloria Purvis is appointed to a pro-life fellowship aimed at centering racial justice in the Church.
Tamika Tremaglio—a Black Catholic—named head of NBA players' union
A high-powered Deloitte lawyer is headed to the most successful labor union in the world. She's also a Black Catholic.