via NCR: Comparing the United States to a large family of mixed immigration status, panelists in a virtual discussion on May 25 said Catholics need to do more to combat racism and defend the dignity of immigrants. “Human dignity is the bedrock. … It is a keystone for this conversation,” said Nichole Flores, a theologian… Read More We Must Fight Racism and Defend Immigrants
via Washington Post: President Biden on Thursday signed into law a measure that establishes Juneteenth as a federal holiday, taking advantage of sudden and broad bipartisan agreement to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States after years of debate and inaction. In signing the measure — which resulted in an unexpected day off… Read More Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
Michael Wear and Kate Bowler discuss the pandemic—the experiences of grief, hope, and a newfound sense of responsibility for one another. They also discuss the decision to get vaccinated and Christianity .
via TGC: Justin Giboney—co-founder and president of the AND Campaign—addresses the self-serving lies conservative and progressives tell themselves about issues like justice, identity politics, and critical race theory.
Gloria Purvis is the host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast, produced in collaboration with America Media. A radio and media personality, she has appeared in various media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, PBS Newshour, and EWTN News Nightly. She previously hosted Morning Glory, an international radio show. In this episode, she describes… Read More How Racism Degrades and Denies the True Nature of the Human Person
Here are some recent articles on the Tulsa Race Massacre, as people reflect upon the 100th anniversary: What the Tulsa Race Massacre Destroyed by NY Times: “ Imagine a community of great possibilities and prosperity built by Black people for Black people. Places to work. Places to live. Places to learn and shop and play.… Read More Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre
Millennial Catholic Chris Crawford writes: Earlier that day, we had excitedly discussed announcing our pregnancy in Mother’s Day cards. She was now inside the hospital undergoing her first ultrasound, while I was in the car, unable to enter the hospital due to COVID-19 precautions. When the appointment ended, she rushed out, tears streaming down her… Read More Pregnancy Loss and Fathers
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