Enslaved people have been largely left out of the origin story traditionally told about the emergence of Catholicism in the United States.
Tag: Black People
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The Final Fight for Black Sailors Known as the ‘Philadelphia 15’
Kicked out of the Navy in 1940 for publicly criticizing the racist abuse they suffered on their warship, 15 Black men were posthumously exonerated at the Pentagon on Friday.
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Minneapolis Police Long Engaged in Illegal, Abusive Practices, DOJ Finds
The city said it would try to negotiate a court-enforced consent decree with the federal government that would require an overhaul of its police force.
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U.S. Orchestras Gradually Diversify but Are Slow to Hire Black Musicians
The number of Asian and Latino players has risen over the past decade, according to a new report. But Black musicians are still scarce, especially at large orchestras.
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Here Are the Key Allegations From the DOJ Report
The key allegations in the report echo complaints that some Minneapolis residents have made for years. The report could lead to a court-enforced consent decree.