Black Catholics getting in on Kwanzaa 2022
Catholic events celebrating Kwanzaa are taking place throughout the week around the country, both online and in person.
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Registration open for Our Mother of Africa Chapel silver jubilee
The nation's largest Black Catholic monument will celebrate 25 years next month with a Mass and celebration in Washington, DC.
Opinion: We should celebrate Kwanzaa. (The Bible tells us so.)
Fr Nnaemeka Ali, OMI continues his discussion of Kwanzaa, arguing that it makes Biblical sense to join in the cultural celebrations of the marginalized.
Opinion: Kwanzaa displays the gift of African values to the world
As detractors wage their annual campaign against Kwanzaa, a Nigerian priest offers his perspective on why the holiday has value—and strong African roots.
Black Catholic Round-up (New Year's edition)
Rounding out a year of unexpected tragedies, triumphs, and uncoverings, we reflect on stories honoring the principle of "Imani" to bring in the new year.
A Kwanzaa Round Up
Kwanzaa is a celebration of Black culture that is held from December 26 to January 1. It was first celebrated in 1966. The holiday is based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. It’s a way for Black people in the diaspora to reconnect with their
Kwanzaa, Day 4 (Ujamaa): Black Catholic churches rebuilding, requesting donors
In an age of closures and mergers, a number of Black Cathoilc are in fact starting new eras—though not without the help of donors. Habari Gani? Ujamaa.
'Educating yourself is arming yourself against ignorance': Part 4 of our interview with Sasha Massey
Our interview with Sasha Massey continues, highlighting history, family dynamics, mental health, angels, and—of course—the Spirituals.
Kwanzaa, Day 2 (Kujichagulia): Part 3 of our interview with Sasha Massey
This second day of Kwanzaa brings part 3 of our interview with Soprano Sasha Massey, exploring her own self-determination amidst incredible challenges.
'The Seven Corners': a poem for Kwanzaa
The seven principles of Kwanzaa, a pan-African holiday spearheaded by Maulana Karenga in 1966, meet the history and experience of Black Americans in this poetic work.