Although Black Catholics make up a very small percentage of the broader Catholic population, many among them have provided important contributions to the faith and to civil rights in the United States. To celebrate Black History Month, WNY Catholic Audio welcomed Sister Roberta Fulton, SSMN, from the diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, and Dr. Althea […]
The African American Commission of the Diocese of Buffalo has planned several online events to celebrate Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., the Knights of Peter Claver will present the virtual webinar, “Racism in America: Systematic Obstacles.” Panelists include Most Rev. Fernand J. Cheri, III, OFM, auxiliary bishop of New Orleans; […]
We have just finished recognizing Black History Month, and like many others, I took the opportunity to read and learn about not just “history,” but the effects that our American experience of race relations has had on me and others. I read “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo which outlined in detail why it is so […]