Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Harvard scholar of anti-Black racism and mental health, dead at 90
The Civil Rights veteran spent 50 years in Cambridge and was known for challenging texts on both White prejudice and African-American resilience.
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Black Catholic books of note (2025 edition)
A sampling of new and upcoming texts written by Black Catholics in the past year.
Drexel Village affordable housing plan in Black Boston receives city approval
The project partners a Black-owned architecture firm, a Black Catholic parish, and the Archdiocese of Boston's Planning Office for Urban Affairs.
Bessie Stringfield documentary short eligible for 2025 Oscars
The award-winning film qualified with a weeklong cinema run in Southern California and has won awards at film festivals across the country.
Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans educator and civil rights activist, dead at 91
The widow of New Orleans' first Black mayor died this month and will be remembered with a celebration of life at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Sainthood cause for Martin de Porres Ward receives Vatican approval
The Boston-born Black missionary to Brazil died 25 years ago this summer and was the first African-American to join the Conventual Franciscans.
Conventuals mark 25th death anniversary of Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward
The latest update from the Conventual Franciscans, who are investigating the life of the latest African-American Catholic on the path to sainthood.
Black Catholic head coach Joe Mazzulla leads Boston Celtics to 2024 NBA championship
35-year-old Joe Mazzulla guided superstar duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to the franchise's 18th championship, extending a league record.
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.
Dr. Jaime Waters featured in new USCCB video series for Sunday of the Word of God
A Black Catholic scripture scholar from Boston College is one of several academics included in a new offering sponsored by the American Bible Society.
I believe Fr Martin Maria de Porres Ward, OFM Conv. should be a saint. Here's why.
A Brazilian former seminarian who studied under an African-American priest now considered for canonization explains why he thinks his former mentor is worthy of the altars.
Catholic trans-affirmation statement gains African-American signatories
Drs. M. Shawn Copeland and Craig A. Ford Jr. are supporting a statement on Catholic transgender justice following new restrictive policies in several US dioceses.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2022 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Black authors featured in new book 'Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church'
Black scholars and activists are among the contributors to a new resource featuring Catholic women reflecting on the Church's lectionary readings.
The Black Pope and slavery: silence amid the madness
The Jesuit's top priest paid a mostly secret visit to the US last week, and one Black Catholic academic says African Americans deserved much more.
African-American Catholic priest who served in Brazil is on the road to sainthood
A pioneering Conventual Franciscan, born near Boston and serving in Brazil for most of his life, could be the next African-American Catholic priest up for sainhood.