Racism
In God’s Eyes
Reflect “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness” (Gen 1:26). Sadly, we do not always see each other in this way. Racism is a reminder of our brokenness. Let us pray for the eyes to see ...
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Media Review: Baratunde Thurston
Writer, activist, comedian. That is how Baratunde Thurston is described on his website. But when you take a dive into his body of work, those words don’t begin to encompass his wide range of work.
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Racism leaves mark on U.S. housing, wealth creation, say panelists
When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued its stark appraisal of the endurance of racism in U.S. society with the pastoral letter "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love" in November 2018, the national reckoning with race ...
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Dear Reader: All Are Welcome
Few stories in our country's recent history rattle me quite like the murder of Emmett Till.
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Helping Children Face Racism
Racism will never be eradicated. But guiding future generations to face it with courage and steadfastness will make the world a more just and loving place.
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What Is Systemic Racism?
I’ve been hearing the term "systemic racism" used more and more lately, and I’m not sure if I agree with what I am hearing. Can you define what systemic racism is?
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Head of bishops’ anti-racism committee praises investigations into histories
Ahead of the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, Bishop Joseph N. Perry said that new investigations by church institutions into their involvement with slavery and Indian boarding schools are “very healthy” and aid a collective examination of conscience.