It is not enough to issue occasional condemnations of racism. The U.S. church must invest in Black Catholic churches and schools, as well as diocesan offices for Black parishioners.
Here are some things you can do to protect your mental health as we walk the road to racial justice and peace, while continuing to experience the fruits of racism and white supremacy.
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police two years ago in Minneapolis sparked a national conversation about racism that continues today—the anniversary of his tragic death.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Buffalo, Catholic social teaching can provide a starting point for addressing a society that disregards lives, particularly those of Black people.