“Our word isn’t racism. It’s relationship.” Those are the words of Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott, who joined “The Gloria Purvis Podcast” to discuss the Dred Scott decision and its ripple effects today.
Racism
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
The Black authors all Catholics should read
As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize Black authors from past and present, including two prominent theologians.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
A Black gay priest in New York City is challenging the Catholic Church from within
The Rev. Bryan Massingale is a Black, openly gay Catholic priest. His goal: convert the hearts of the faithful to recognize racism in the church and welcome L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics.
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Race, religion and roundball: Two new books on basketball
Father Kevin Spinale, S.J. offers his thoughts on the two latest selections of the Catholic Book Club: ‘Miracles on the Hardwood’ and ‘I Came as a Shadow’.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
My white mom’s marriage to a Black man outraged my grandma. But she learned to love us.
My little family is living proof of the fact that change is possible. My grandparents went from fury to admiration of my parents’ love, and from shame to pride in their mixed race grandchildren.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Pro-life and pro-Black: Meet a woman who’s changing the conversation about racism and abortion
Gloria Purvis and Cherilyn Holloway, the founder of Pro-Black Pro-Life, discuss how the voices of Black people are often overlooked or tokenized within the pro-life movement.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
How can we honor Martin Luther King Jr.? Defund (while respecting) the police
Now is an opportune time to do the right thing—to defund the police and invest in a diversified strategy for public safety and well-being.
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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.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The difference between Jan. 6 rioters and Black Lives Matter—and the Catholics who refuse to see it
Why do some members of our church, clergy and laity alike, perceive racial justice movements as more of a threat to the republic than the movement that led to the assault on Congress?
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Sixty years later, ‘Black Like Me’ is still relevant for the Catholic Church
Sixty years after the publication of ‘Black Like Me,’ John Howard Griffin’s book can still be part of much-needed discussions of race for many white Americans who remain unaware of racism’s ongoing effects.