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Convert to Cardinal: The Journey of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory

Inspired by his Catholic schoolteachers, Wilton Gregory dreamed of becoming a priest. Last year, Pope Francis named him the first Black US cardinal.
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Racism Is a Sin with Deep Roots

We often hear people talk about the "sin of racism. " Books and articles describe racism as America's original sin. We identify racism with events and actions like slavery or Jim Crow laws. But it's still corroding our nation.
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Don’t Be a Single-Issue Voter

We are living in a perilous time. Our nation is as divided as it was during the Civil War. We are all affected by crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The NAACP: Letting Freedom Ring

The NAACP, by encouraging African Americans to realize their own potential, is continuing a legacy that has made the United States stronger, fairer.
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Race and Religion: An Interview with Msgr. Ray East

In a time of intense racial tensions, Msgr. Ray East has some words of advice: We need to focus on the fact that we are all made in God’s image.
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Editorial: The Sin of Racism

The US Department of Justice reports that one in three Black American men can expect to go to prison in his lifetime.
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