African Christians had figured prominently in shaping the Catholic tradition. They made their imprint on Catholic theology, doctrine and religious practices.
Choosing Catholicism and celebrating Black Catholic History Month
Committing ourselves to work for justice, equality and peace
During the month of February, Black HIstory Month, we watched together many movies, some fictional but most factual, that portrayed the stories of individuals who helped to break down racism and discrimination, fight for equal rights, rise to a place of honor and respect in unjust systems and challenged others to be treated with humanness and dignity.
For African-Americans, new history museum ‘tells our story’
Washington’s newest monument — the National Museum of African American History and Culture — opened in September 2016 to wide acclaim.