Black Catholic Round-up (1/10/2021)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes a new initiative on the 6 US Black Catholic saints, a series of history features, and more.
History
After years-long wait, America's Black basilica finally reopens
In a kind of Christmas miracle, the nation's Black basilica reopens its doors in time for the close of Advent—history in tow.
Two Black Catholic heroes inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Novelist and professor Toni Morrison joined the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks as new inductees into the National Women's Hall of Fame earlier this month.
Black Catholic Round-up (12/18/2020)
This edition of the #BlackCatholicRoundup includes reflections from Black Catholic leaders, historic donations to and from Black institutions, responses to racism from around the country, and more!
Gone Home: Black Catholic transitions in 2020
Remembering Black Catholic leaders who passed in 2020.
Remembering James Earl Chaney
Having commemorated Fred Hampton's death just yesterday, we now remember his kin in the faith and in the struggle, James Earl Chaney of the Mississippi Three.
Black Catholic Round-up, Book edition (12/2/2020)
The latest and greatest in literature covering Black Catholics—including upcoming works in 2021.
Black Catholic Boulevards: Confederate memorials give way in the Crescent City
A slew of streets and monuments in New Orleans are up for renaming. As could be expected, Black Catholics feature prominently in the new choices.
'Beloved Community': the Civilization of Love in Lewis, King, and Rome
Podcaster and civic leader Louis Damani Jones reflects on the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement and Pope Sts Paul VI and John Paul II.
USCCB's Catholic News Service establishes 'The Griot's Cross', new Black Catholic history column from Dr. Shannen Dee Williams
America's Catholic bishops, via their news arm, establish a new monthly column covering Black Catholic history.
Remembering Helen Caldwell Riley Day
On the feast day of Dorothy Day, we remember the Black Catholic Workers upon whose shoulders we stand.
Remembering Fathers Dukette and Dorsey
As we honor a new triumph in Black Catholicism, we must also remember the struggles that made it possible. Featuring the 2nd Black priest ordained the US and the 1st ordained in Detroit.
Black Catholic History Month mashup
Three largely forgotten Black Catholics are on display: victims of racism, erasure, the allure of non-Blackness, and—of course—the times.
Remembering Eliza Healy
A forgotten Sister in an a well-remembered family is remembered this year, as histories are revealed and inaccuracies combated.
'A peaceful economic revolution': Remembering Fr. Albert McKnight, CSSp
Elias Crim honors Father Albert J. McKnight, CSSp, a pioneering Black Catholic cooperativist who "led a peaceful economic revolution among low-income families in the rural South".
Remembering Ellen Tarry
A longform reflection on the life and legacy of Ellen Tarry, interwoven with my bits of my personal journey and the current state of Black Catholicism.