'Political lynching': Emeryville city councilman facing ethics charges
Kalimah Priforce, a lone progressive voice in the five-member body, says the censure vote is retaliation from an outgoing former mayor.
Oakland
Does Kamala hate Catholics?
She has long taken heat for questioning conservative Catholic values, but her full record complicates blanket claims of anti-Catholicism.
Al Attles, pioneering NBA coach and Warriors ambassador, dead at 87
The Black Catholic player and coach was the longest-tenured employee in league history, remaining with the Warriors for six decades across three cities.
Black head coaches with Catholic roots to face off in 2024 NBA Finals, making history
Joe Mazzulla and Jason Kidd will lead their respective teams on basketball's biggest stage this month, starting Thursday night in Boston.
Moreau Catholic High School blesses grounds for $10M music center
The upcoming facility will house the award-winning music ensembles at one of the Bay Area's most diverse Catholic schools.
How one San Francisco Catholic school interfaces with bullying—even as it evolves
Once a perceived hotbed for racism and homophobia, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has made strides even as bullying evolves worldwide in the digital age.
NorCal nurse supports widowed friend with unique hair fundraiser
A Nigerian-American nurse seeks to build a home for a widowed childhood teacher with funds raised in part by a unique personal sacrifice.
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.
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.
Black Catholics in Congress (2022 edition)
Black Catholics are increasingly elusive in Congress, and the 2022 midterms are bringing more of the same. Even so, things are somewhat complicated. Nate Tinner-Williams explains.
Bishop O'Dowd High in Oakland piloting new AP African American Studies course
Amid national controversies concerning race in the classroom, the College Board is piloting a new course on Black history—including at a Catholic school.
Fr Charles D. Burns, SVD dead at 90
A newsmaking African-American priest and cousin to Thea Bowman who made waves in the Civil Rights and Black Catholic Movements passed away this month in Los Angeles.
National Black Catholic Men's Conference set for October in Indy
The National Black Catholic Men’s Conference has returned to in-person status for 2022, scheduled for October 13-16th in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual event run by the Bowman-Francis Ministry from the Society of the Divine Word is now in its 19th year, and will be held at the JW Marriott
Knights of Peter Claver hosting virtual Kwanzaa event December 29th
The nation's largest and oldest Black Catholic organization is hosting a Kwanzaa event commemorating innocent Black lives lost due to racism.