Opinion: Archbishop Gomez' address erased Black Latinos too
Anti-Blackness is not new in the Latin American experience, but when the USCCB president embodied the phenomenon in a recent address, it upped the ante.
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'Marxist cultural vision': USCCB head José Gomez decries social justice movements
USCCB President José Gomez has taken to his personal website to criticize stateside social justice movements, alleging atheism and heresy ahead of the bishops' annual meeting.
Former MLB player Darrell Miller Sr.—brother of Reggie and Cheryl—ordained first Black permanent deacon in Orange County
A former MLB slugger and convert has made Black Catholic history in SoCal on a number of fronts.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2021 edition)
Looking for an event in your area (or an online event) to celebrate Black Catholic History Month this year? We have you covered.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium names new board, convener
The newly elected board for the nation's Black Catholic Theology group features an interdisciplinary crop of scholars from Chicago, Los Angeles, and beyond.
"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.
Sr Greta Jupiter, SSF, longtime educator in the Black community, will be laid to rest tomorrow morning in New Orleans
Another Sister of the Holy Family has passed in New Orleans, a noted Black educator in the congregation's schools throughout the state and country.
Holy Name of Jesus in Los Angeles celebrating centennial Mass tomorrow morning
A historic Black parish in Los Angeles is celebrating a century of service with a weekend of reunions, events, and worship.
Celebration of multicultural Los Angeles founding set for tomorrow at cathedral
The Blessed Virgin Mary will be feted tomorrow in Los Angeles for her protection of the city now for 240 years—originally founded by a group including 26 Black Catholics.
Pioneering Black nun, educator Sr Clare of Assisi, SSF to be laid to rest tomorrow morning
A pioneer of desegregation in Catholic higher education has died, leaving a legacy of faith, holiness, and sound administration.
William King, nonprofit director and public speaker, preaches young adult event in Los Angeles
A former seminarian with the Josephites, William King is continuing to make an impact in his community as he speaks and serves in South Los Angeles.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
Black Catholics on display in run-up to Tokyo Olympics
Black Catholics aplenty have spent the last year or more preparing for the 2021 Summer Olympics, and things are beginning to heat up.
Priestly Potshots: Bishop Barron speaks his mind
Bishop Robert Barron's apparent foray into a Facebook comments section has caused considerable controversy as he prepares to release Gloria Purvis' Word on Fire series on racism.
Kobe Bryant being inducted into Hall of Fame later today
Kobe Bean Bryant, perhaps the greatest basketball player of all time, will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame today in one of the most prolific induction classes of all time.
National Parks Week for Black Catholics: The essential list
As the government encourages us to get out and enjoy our public parks, BCM provides an international list of venues connected to Black Catholics of old.