Opinion: Black Catholic faces in high places
In the wake of a right-wing terrorist attack on the capitol, Nate Tinner-Williams critiques Black Catholic voices willing to justify and defend extremism.
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Opinion: The Magnificat is a promise
Gunner Gundersen reflects on the witness and exaltation of the Virgin Mary, drawing a connection to the modern fight to end racism and injustice in the US.
Opinion: Gloria Purvis deserved better
In the wake of EWTN's widely-condemned decision to remove Gloria Purvis from the air, Black Catholic author Alessandra Harris speaks out in her defense.
Opinion: Cardinal Gregory's WaPo op-ed brings tidings of great confusion
+Gregory has chosen to dig heels, defending his archdiocese's lawsuit in a blisteringly unfortunate op-ed, capping off an already tumultuous Advent season.
Opinion: Black Catholic history books inspired me to keep the faith
BCM contributor Rana Irby dives into three books that helped her stay in the Church and affirm the beauty of Black Catholicism.
Opinion: New book on Black saints-to-be may fall flat
A new book on the six African-American saintly hopefuls may be the first of its kind—but also the least.
Going Lange: Saint Frances Academy on the verge
After nearly 200 years, Saint Frances Academy began to make the news for something other than their saintly Black founder, but is there more to the story?
Remembering James Earl Chaney
Having commemorated Fred Hampton's death just yesterday, we now remember his kin in the faith and in the struggle, James Earl Chaney of the Mississippi Three.
'Beloved Community': the Civilization of Love in Lewis, King, and Rome
Podcaster and civic leader Louis Damani Jones reflects on the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement and Pope Sts Paul VI and John Paul II.
Black Catholic History Month mashup
Three largely forgotten Black Catholics are on display: victims of racism, erasure, the allure of non-Blackness, and—of course—the times.
'Motherless Children': the African-American youth and young adult ministry struggle
Dr. Ansel Augustine dissects American Catholicism and Black Catholic youth & young adult ministry, deconstructing White supremacy and White normativity to chart a path forward.
Neglecting Black Catholic history
Black Catholic podcaster Efram Menny advocates for Black Catholic history—American and Catholic history that is often set (and cast) aside.
President, Prime Minister, Prince
An Ethiopian Orthodox friend of the Catholics and of the people shares his reflections on the birth of BCM, the arrogance of the present day, and the Hope of Nations.
The Quest for a King: a CTK Sunday reflection
Guest writer Christina Gillam reflects on the meaning of Christ the King Sunday, through the lens of our everyday search for bold and inspiring leaders.
Black Forgiveness and Messianic Reconciliation
In the midst of turmoil and all manner of distress, where does the Black Catholic find hope? What will be the authentic path to freedom?
Black Saints in the Internet Age
An op-ed on the state of Black Catholicism on the Internet, especially as seen through the prism of impending sainthood.