HBCU Catholic student initiative launches during National Black Catholic Congress
The program seeks to champion Catholic campus ministries on historically Black campuses—very few of which currently have them.
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Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary condemn new Florida Black history standards, governor's comments
The nation's largest Black Catholic org honed in on Gov. Ron Desantis' defense of new public ed standards that characterize slavery as beneficial.
2023 National Black Catholic Congress displayed ongoing challenge of inclusion
Thousands of Black Catholics represented—but were not necessarily represented—at the three-day quinquennial gathering in Southern Maryland.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary host 'historic' national convention in New Orleans
Their first-ever joint senior and junior convention was held from July 13-19 in New Orleans, the city of their national headquarters.
10 years after his killer's acquittal, consider Trayvon Martin's options.
Dorothy Dempsey reflects solemnly on an historic injustice.
Following pickets, food service workers at Catholic University of America receive historic raise
The new contract with Compass Group USA affects multiple D.C. campuses and includes a $20 minimum wage, retroactive pay, and new worker protections.
Why hasn't a Catholic-heavy Supreme Court bent toward justice?
Efran Menny explains the history of Supreme Court rulings on African Americans and how the new bench makeup has failed to help right the ship.
Activist and theologian Fr Phil Linden, SSJ, accused of child sex abuse
The former chair of theology at Xavier University of Louisiana was newly listed in June as having been accused in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2020.
Catholic racism and affirmative action: a scandal on the court
Gunnar Gundersen dissects the newest bombshell ruling from the US Supreme Court—and how it displays White Catholic prejudice and Black self-hate.
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.
Interview: How one Black Catholic fought racism at her Catholic high school—and what's next in her journey
Ashley Paul's advocacy at St. Mary's High in Colorado Springs brought virulent criticism from parents and students alike. She says she won't stop fighting for change.
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.
Is your family under spiritual attack?
Sara Chinakwe unpacks how the unseen realm affects the daily lives of families—and how they can overcome.
National Black Catholic Men's Conference set for October 12-14 in Louisville
The annual event is now in its 20th year, gathering men from across the African diaspora for faith, fellowship, and Black unity.
XULA Baccalaureate Mass kicks of 2023 commencement weekend
The liturgy came ahead of Saturday's commencement exercises with U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and White House OMB director Shalanda Young.