Racism

Media Review: Baratunde Thurston

Susan Hines-Brigger March 25, 2023

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.

Protesters stand with a sign reading "Racism Is Our Longest Plague" in Washington Aug. 28, 2020, during the "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" Commitment March on Washington 2020 in support of racial justice. (CNS photo/Tom Brenner, Reuters)

Racism leaves mark on U.S. housing, wealth creation, say panelists

OSV News February 3, 2023

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 ...

All Are Welcome

Christopher Heffron March 1, 2022

Few stories in our country's recent history rattle me quite like the murder of Emmett Till.

Helping Children Face Racism

Shannon K. Evans January 24, 2022

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.

Person holding a sign saying "Do Not Teach Hatred"

What Is Systemic Racism?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 22, 2021

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?

The Sorrowful Mystery of Racism

Herman Sutter March 26, 2021

Praying the rosary to find strength and support is common. This man prays the rosary for an end to racism.

Tackling racism is difficult work, but it must be done, says Bishop Fabre

OSV News March 18, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) -- The work it takes to respond to the issue of racism in the church and the wider community is difficult and slow, but it must be done, said Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana. Speaking ...