There are many things about Laura Ingalls Wilder that make her a personal hero of mine; but that does not mean I can ignore the racism in her books.
Racial Justice
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Polish priest set for sainthood criticized for anti-Semitism
Pope Francis’ decision to move the World War II-era head of Poland’s Catholic Church a step closer to possible sainthood has hit a stumbling block, after two leading Jewish organizations and even Polish Catholic publications called him out for anti-Semitic views.
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Can Canadian Catholics reconcile after “whitewashing” indigenous Catholics?
Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the City University of New York. We discuss her recent article, Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children. We also discuss these articles: Death […]
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Fifty years after MLK, Poor People’s Campaign continues fight
For almost 40 days, and some nights, a group of religiously affiliated people have prayed, marched, rallied, faced arrest or been arrested — all of it to call attention to what they believe is one of the fiercest battles waged by the powerful against the poor.
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Bishops’ upcoming letter addresses “grave concerns for the rise in racist expressions”
Bishop Sheldon J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, chairman of the bishop’s Ad Hoc Committee on Racism, said during the bishops’ spring general assembly June 14 that the document would reflect recommendations from the various audiences that have reviewed drafts of the document.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
What happens when a black hockey player boycotts the White House?
American sports and politics are lurching toward their next racially charged collision.
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Ordination of first U.S.-born Hmong-American priest a milestone
Hmong-American Catholics came in large numbers to the Cathedral of St. Paul May 26 dressed in native attire to celebrate the first U.S.-born Hmong-American to be ordained a priest.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC
ABC faced a decision: invest in stories that speak to our best selves, or make a big splash with a show that draws out our worst instincts.
Posted inFaith and Reason, Politics & Society
How can Catholics help bridge our nation’s racial divide?
Every individual, organization, institution and structure in the church must do something to counter the intensification of the racial divide in our country.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Racism makes a criminal justice system reform impossible
The effects of white privilege in law enforcement makes it clear that the promise of racial equality in the United States is still unrealized.