As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize Black authors from past and present, including two prominent theologians.
James T. Keane
James T. Keane is a Senior Editor at America.
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Why are Catholic writers so boring?
In addition to his novels and screenplays, Myles Connolly was an occasional contributor to America—and one with bold opinions.
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Walker Percy, master of prose (and king of snark)
The author of “The Moviegoer” and other distinguished novels was also an occasional book reviewer and commentator for America, and his prose in our pages shone as well.
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The Catholic Church is no stranger to banning books—and we know it (almost) always backfires.
The news that Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, had been removed from school curricula was a reminder of one of our nation’s favorite pastimes: book bans.
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A peace activist with a monastic temperament: Remembering Jim Forest
Jim Forest, who died on Jan. 13, was a lifelong peace activist and the author of numerous books, including biographies of Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and Daniel Berrigan, S.J.
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We need more dangerous saints
The beatification of Rutilio Grande, S.J., this weekend in San Salvador reminds us of the power of Christian witness and courage in the face of oppression.
Posted inArts & Culture, Interviews
The Bob Dylan Bible: In ‘Girl From the North Country,’ an Irish playwright takes inspiration from the prophet of folk
“Bob Dylan is in the tradition of great writers stretching back to the biblical prophets—there’s something in his songs that is so resonant that people will be trying to figure the songs out for generations.”
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‘The prophet must not have died in vain’: The Jesuits, MLK and the fight for racial justice
John LaFarge, S.J., left an indelible mark on America—particularly in his unflagging devotion to the cause of racial justice for African Americans.
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Joan Didion’s legacy: A chronicler of modern life’s horrors and consolations
Joan Didion was capable both of conjuring up the horrors of modern life and of offering solace that there was still a point to it all.
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The Top 5 U.S. Catholic Newsmakers of 2021
In a year filled with good news and bad, more than a few Catholics stood out in the crowd (for better or for worse).