Maurice Hines, Tony-nominated tap dancer and Broadway star, dead at 80
The New York native found fame as a duo with his brother Gregory, later going solo and developing into a playwright and director.
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The College of Saint Rose to close this year
The 103-year-old school in New York State, one of the nation's more diverse Catholic higher education outfits, cited low enrollment and budget shortfalls.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing business backlash following sex assault lawsuits
The megamillionaire media mogul has lost several business relationships in recent weeks, according to a new report from Rolling Stone.
George Santos expelled from Congress
The freshman GOP legislator was a firebrand for controversy, mostly due to varied indiscretions that led to criminal charges during his short time in office.
Review: 'American Symphony' doc triumphs showing Jon Batiste at his realest
A new film from Matthew Heineman centers a Black Catholic musician and his complexities as he navigates fame and family at an artistic apex.
Thea Bowman House in N.Y. gets $250k grant for new elevator
The social services center recently held a fundraiser for the same project, meant to increase accessibility and attract other nonprofit tenants.
Letter: House Reps. press White House on innocent Gazans in Israel-Hamas War
The communique comes amid Israel's ongoing blockade, bombing, and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, part of the now weeklong Israel-Hamas War.
U.S. Rep. George Santos hit with additional federal charges of conspiracy, fraud
The embattled GOP congressman is now facing 23 counts in federal court, following a seedy 2022 campaign that has brought bipartisan condemnation.
Our Lady of Charity in Brooklyn to celebrate 120th anniversary
One of Brooklyn's most historic Black Catholic parishes is marking its anniversary, including latter decades of lively liturgy and lay leadership.
Congress' Afro-Latino lawmakers back auto workers' strike
The United Auto Workers union announced Friday morning that pickets will likely commence at additional GM and Stellantis factories across the country.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs reassigns music rights to former Bad Boy Records artists
The move follows years of feuding between the Black Catholic-raised media mogul and his former labelmates over lopsided deals signed in the 1990s.
Msgr Paul Jervis, promoter of anti-racist's sainthood cause, dead at 69
The Guyanese-born priest came to the U.S. at 19, serving the Diocese of Brooklyn for 40+ years and championing the now-Servant of God Bernard Quinn.
Black Catholics in the history of American music: An overview
A delightfully fun ride through the annals of music history, featuring the ethnoreligious community that seems to have made it all possible.
Carla Harris to play Carnegie Hall for Catholic school benefit
The award-winning author, singer, and pioneering banking executive will lead a Christmas-themed concert supporting her alma mater and parish school.
New York reparations panel draws political roadmap—as well as critics
The nation's fourth-largest state is in the early stages of a plan for reparations. A panel discussion on Friday brought out the full spectrum of advocates.
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.