It is no coincidence that Black History Month and Valentine’s Day share the same month. Valentine’s…
Tag: Racism
“Peace on Earth to People of Goodwill:” The Experience of Faith and the Joy of Christmas
I love the holiday season: the music, the pomp, the cheer, the new Hallmark movies, and…
Christian Students Speak Out at March Against Racism
On Friday, October 20, thousands of Boston College students, faculty, and staff gathered to march in…
On Race and Religion
Christians can be terrible at encountering others. So often we are the ones who play into…
The Sin of Racism
The Christian perspective on racism is surprisingly simple to formulate. St. Paul, speaking on baptism, says…
Race in the American Catholic Imagination
On September 11, Bishop George Murry, S.J. of Youngstown, Ohio, gave an address titled “Race in…
Racism and Policing
I come from Chicago where, if you’ve been watching the news, you’ll know that a story…
Professors Discuss MLK and Faith at Veritas Forum
Due to recent events at Ferguson and “Black Lives Matter” protests, it is clear that, while…
“Wade in the Water” Event Identifies Present Racism through Song, Dance, and Word
On January 19, members of the Boston College community gathered in Gasson Hall to commemorate Dr.…
Boston College Theologians Sign Statement on Racial Justice
Catholic theologians in the United States have drafted a document on racial injustice, stating their commitment…