Black Catholic Round-up (1/10/2021)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes a new initiative on the 6 US Black Catholic saints, a series of history features, and more.
Racism
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.
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.
Guadalupe Radio Network adds (extreme) Black Traditionalist to the air
As the saga regarding Gloria Purvis, "Morning Glory", and EWTN continues to unfold, the first domino in the story—Guadalupe Radio Network—has managed to avoid controversy over their newest Black host.
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.
'Morning Glory' officially out at EWTN
The inevitable has become reality, as EWTN goes the way of Rome in removing its bastion of anti-racism and Consistent Life: Gloria Purvis and Morning Glory.
Rachael's Children: Alfred Bourgeois becomes 10th victim of Trump's federal executions—all since June
The Trump administration takes federal executions into the double digits in a calendar year for the first time since the turn of the 20th century.
Pharaoh's Army: Catholic-led judiciary takes another life
Attorney General BIll Barr ends yet another Black life, extending the government's killing spree to levels not seen since the 19th century.
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.
Catholic universities, including one seminary, adding anti-racism to course list
Catholic universities stepping up to the plate with new anti-racism course offerings and initiatives—but is it enough?
Black Catholic Boulevards: Confederate memorials give way in the Crescent City
A slew of streets and monuments in New Orleans are up for renaming. As could be expected, Black Catholics feature prominently in the new choices.
Remembering Fathers Dukette and Dorsey
As we honor a new triumph in Black Catholicism, we must also remember the struggles that made it possible. Featuring the 2nd Black priest ordained the US and the 1st ordained in Detroit.
'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.