Racist music starts when you're young—so these three nursery rhymes must go.
Ever wondered about the origin of that strange-sounding children's song? It's worth researching to avoid passing down a racist legacy, says Sara Chinakwe.
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Bishop Fernand Cheri Collection established at Xavier University of Louisiana
The family of the late Black Catholic prelate donated thousands of his personal effects to the Xavier University of Louisiana archives earlier this year.
'The hand of God is on you': Fr Michael Pfleger to youth choir after crash caused by armed assailants
No children were injured in Saturday's accident, from which several armed individuals fled the scene on Chicago's South Side.
The labors of our heroes shall never be in vain.
Peter-Claver Obioma Anochirim, nSSJ reflects on his pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Slave during the 2023 Institute for Black Catholic Studies.
Grayson Warren Brown, Gospel Mass pioneer, dead at 75
The internationally known liturgist, author, and speaker was an integral cog in the Black Catholic Movement and quickly gained broad popularity.
Family of 'incorrupt' Black Catholic nun decry 'mistreatment' from Benedictines, priests
The Benedictine Sisters of Gower, Missouri, have yet to address claims that they restricted the family's access to their aunt during the late May international fervor.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees announced
African Americans with Catholic connections will be among those inducted in a ceremony this November in New York City.
Black Catholics up for honors at the 76th Tony Awards
Black nominees in the 2023 field are plenty, and several have interesting connections with the Catholic Church.
Remembering Mother Wilhelmina, the teacher
Ralph Moore Jr. reflects on his time as a student of a late Black nun currently making waves in rural Missouri.
Preserved body of Black Catholic nun and foundress draws hundreds to rural Missouri
Mother Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019 and was exhumed recently by her Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the Apostles.
'We are turning our pain into purpose': Master P hosts hometown concert raising mental health awareness
The birthday event for the rap mogul honored his daughter, Tytyana Miller, who died in 2022 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Ellis Marsalis documentary makes New Orleans premiere this week
The 2022 film premiered in New York last fall and will screen twice in the Crescent City during Jazz Fest.
Review: 'Chevalier' is powerful period piece, if not strained in its liberties
The new film fictionalizes much of the life of the groundbreaking Black French composer, but holds the ship steady for an entertaining slice of history.
Netflix hosts XULA waltz in honor of new 'Queen Charlotte' show, HBCU royal culture
The streaming giant promoted the soon-to-premiere show with HBCU queens from around the country, and by gifting XULA's marching band with brand-new uniforms.
Harry Belafonte, entertainer and activist, dead at 96
The famed singer and actor, whose financial support helped sustain the Civil Rights Movement, succumbed to heart failure in New York.
New Gospel Mass premiering Saturday at the University of Notre Dame
The new work was composed by Fr Carl Gales, a Divine Word priest ordained last year.