On June 19, 2019, Congress introduced a new bill: H.R. 40. The bill advocates for the creation of a commission to examine the possible payment of reparations...
Racial Justice
Discover how Catholics promote racial justice through advocacy, education, and social justice initiatives rooted in Catholic teaching.
Honk, Honk Honk. “Black Lives Matter!” Beep, Beep, Beep. “Black Lives Matter!” Voices and car horns synchronized to create a rhythm of solidarity...
When St. Paul arrives in the Roman Empire, teaching the gospel of God’s love for humanity through the self-gift of Christ on the cross, he meets an empire...
A healing beatitude Blessed are you who are willing to engage in a sincere conversation about race.Blessed are you who embrace your Black sisters and brothers...
Thoughts and prayers—such is the typical response to tragedy in the United States of America. It is an especially common refrain after the death of innocents...
In the days and weeks since the killing of George Floyd and the protests for racial justice in all 50 states, lists have circulated of books, articles, and...
Right now, there is a city—and a people—on fire. Hundreds are flooding Minneapolis streets to demand justice for George Floyd: a fiancé, a father, and as of...
In 2016 news broke that in 1838 Jesuits from Maryland sold nearly 300 slaves to help pay off debts for Georgetown University (then Georgetown College). While...
The African American Christian tradition is an urgent reminder that we must bring about a more just world.
Sister of St. Joseph Helen Prejean grew up in a bubble. “My family is very Catholic and very white,” she says. When Prejean joined the religious life at age...
