Justin Jones re-elected to Tenn. House in landslide
The Catholic-raised activist, 27, was expelled from the legislature in April after his participation in a gun control protest at the state capitol.
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Expelled State Rep. Justin Jones releases donor report ahead of primary election
The Catholic-raised Black activist has received widespread support since his expulsion from—and reappointment to—the Tennessee House earlier this year.
Expelled Tenn. lawmaker restored to seat in unanimous vote
Rep. Justin Jones, reappointed on Monday, will serve on an interim basis pending a special election.
Expelled Tenn. lawmaker calls move 'attempt to crucify democracy'
Two former state legislators in Tennessee have spoken out with Easter fervor concerning their expulsion from the State House for supporting gun control.
Seeing Mariology in the Mothers of the Movement
Efran Menny connects the recent tragedy in Memphis to the suffering Mother of God, seen in the mothers of Black men murdered in an unjust America.
Exclusive: Kirk Whalum on Catholic conversion, gospel jazz, and finding identity in God—on sax
One of the most popular instrumentalists in American music talks with Nate Tinner-Williams about his 40-year career and his recent journey to the Catholic faith.
Barbara Ward Cooper, oldest-serving legislator in Tenn. history, dead at 93
A well-respected Black legislator in Memphis who served for more than a quarter-century has died in office while running for re-election.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2022 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Kadesha Gordon named principal of Cathedral School in Memphis
The Diocese of Memphis is welcoming a Black principal to its Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, ahead of its fall transition to classical education.
Trailer released for documentary on Servant of God Thea Bowman
An upcoming film will cover the life and legacy of Servant of God Thea Bowman, a Black Catholic religious sister and activist who died in 1990.
Where to find a Black bishop this Easter weekend (2022 edition)
A listing of Easter Masses around the Unites States featuring Black bishops.
New Catholic pilgrimage series to focus on racial justice in Memphis, Louisville, the Twin Cities, and beyond
Modern Catholic Pilgrim is bringing its racial justice events under the patronage of Servant of God Thea Bowman, with a firm focus and vision for the future.
A rock befitting St. Peter's: Samuel Henderson, a Black Catholic hero in the 1878 Memphis plague
The fame of a certain 19th-century Black Catholic handyman is well known in his native Memphis, but his death in 1907 was perhaps only the beginning of his story.
What is the Blackest diocese in America? It depends.
Ever wondered which diocese has the highest percentage of Black Catholics. With the help of some data from 2016, we might just have the answer.
Modern Catholic Pilgrim hosting Black Catholic pilgrimages this fall (and why)
October will bring racial justice pilgrimages in Louisville and Memphis—the latter featuring the grave of Servant of God Thea Bowman and the National Shrine of St Martin de Porres.