This syllabus is a collection of resources related to Black Catholics in the United States. It is intended for academics, journalists, educators, diocesan institutions, parishes, congregations of women and men religious, and the general public. This syllabus prioritizes the work of Blacks in order to center the voice of Black Catholics in the creation of their own narrative. This document is for those who want to learn and think critically about issues such as:
anti-Black systemic racism
white supremacy
racial justice
anti-racism
#BlackLivesMatter
The impact these issues have on the Church
Moving from individual level to organizational/institutional level thinking about these issues
Commitment:
