Review: 'Piece by Piece' is a LEGO musical documentary worth a spin
The Pharrell Williams animated flick brings unconventional style to an influential musical figure who embodies nothing less.
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Two Black Catholics running to fill Texas' vacant U.S. House seat
Former Houston City Councilman Amanda Edwards and Isaiah Martin will face the already heavily endorsed Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee.
Cathedral plaque honors late Bishop Fernand Cheri III of New Orleans
The late Black Franciscan prelate served the archdiocese from 2015 until his death in 2023 following extended illnesses.
XULA women's basketball conquers William Carey for first-ever trip to third round of NAIA Tournament
The nation's Catholic HBCU dominated its first appearance in the round of 32 since 2021, holding their opponent to just 27.6% from the field.
'Reign of terror': Black Catholic congressman responds to Trump's Congress address
Rep. Adriano Espaillat railed against the president's anti-immigrant moves, tax cuts, and divisive rhetoric during his first six weeks in office.
Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Harvard scholar of anti-Black racism and mental health, dead at 90
The Civil Rights veteran spent 50 years in Cambridge and was known for challenging texts on both White prejudice and African-American resilience.
Fr Nixon Mullah, Josephite seminary rector, dead at 51
The Cameroonian-born priest in the Catholic religious community serving African Americans had been suffering from cancer for several years.
On Black history, Trump touts national sculpture garden—slated to include six Black Catholics
The anti-DEI president has revived plans for a National Garden of American Heroes, which will celebrate African Americans among 250 honorees.
Drexel Village affordable housing plan in Black Boston receives city approval
The project partners a Black-owned architecture firm, a Black Catholic parish, and the Archdiocese of Boston's Planning Office for Urban Affairs.
Black Catholic university presidents talk higher education at public forum in New Orleans
The livestreamed event featured the leaders of Xavier University of Louisiana, Loyola New Orleans, Canisius, College of the Holy Cross, and the University of Portland.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of Wayne 'LOC' Shaw, brother of rap legend Too Short
The 61-year-old was killed at his business in Oakland, California, on Jan. 29 in what is believed to have been a robbery attempt gone wrong.
Beyonce takes Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys, among other Catholic-connected Black wins
The Catholic-raised Houstonian is the first Black woman to win the award since 1999, and the first of any gender to win Country Album of the Year.
U.S. House's Latino Democrats denounce new Trump orders on immigration
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus spoke out in a press conference led by Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York, the group's first-ever Black chair.
Marcus Garvey posthumously pardoned by Joe Biden
The Jamaican-born Catholic activist was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Black organizing in America and across the Black diaspora.
Greg Gumbel, first Black announcer of sports championship, dead at 78
Famed sportscaster Greg Gumbel, the first Black announcer to call a major U.S. sports championship, has died in Florida after a “courageous battle with cancer.” He was 78 years old. His wife and daughter released a statement through CBS Sports after his peaceful passing at home on Dec. 27.
Where to find a Catholic MLK event (2025 edition)
A national listing of Church-relevant events honoring the life and legacy of the African-American martyr slain for the cause of civil rights.