2023 Grammy nominations include diverse crop of Black Catholics
Next year's Grammy Awards have the potential to make history for at least one Catholic-raised African American, and various others are also up for recognition.
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Fr Michael Pfleger suspended again amid new abuse investigation involving St. Sabina's in Chicago
The pastor of one of the most vibrant Black Catholic parishes in America is again under investigation for abuse, his fourth accusation in less than two years.
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.
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.
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.
Simone Biles named Time's 2021 Athlete the Year
The nation's favorite Black Catholic gymnast is being honored yet again, following her mental health advocacy and Olympic triumph in 2021.
St Brigid Catholic Church—social justice hub and home parish of Amanda Gorman—celebrating centennial this weekend
A nationally-known Black parish in Los Angeles is making 100 this weekend, with the festivities including a Black bishop, a street renaming, and history aplenty.
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.
"Change Sings", new children's book from Amanda Gorman, out today
Amanda Gorman's newest book is out, her latest on the year and hot on the heels of her expansion into fashion and global advocacy.
Derek Jeter inducted into the Hall of Fame
The famed MLB slugger, fielder, and Black Catholic was inducted into baseball's hall of fame last week, cementing his legacy and inspiring his countless fans.
Josephine Baker to enter French Pantheon
One of America's earliest Black expat celebrities—and one of its fiercest activists—will receive France's highest burial honor this Fall.
Amid family dispute, Aaliyah's later albums come to streaming for the first time
A late Black Catholic R&B singer's monumental body of work is available on modern platforms for the first time in decades.
Black Catholics go 1-2 in men's 200m final
Both the gold and silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics' long sprint went to Black Catholics—one from the Canada, and the other from the United States.
Simone Biles returns for final individual event, takes bronze
Simone Biles returned from her extended mental health break, taking bronze in the women's balance beam final to end her Tokyo Olympic run.
Simone Biles drops individual all-around event from Olympic schedule
Following a scary fall and scarier medical uncertainty in Tokyo, Simone Biles is stepping away from the mat to stabilize herself mentally.
Vanessa Williams to host PBS Independence Day concert, sing Black National Anthem
Tonight's July 4th celebration at the National Mall will feature a number of Black Catholics, including one of the most outspoken on justice issues.