Racism

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Racism

This collection of resources on the injustice of racism includes the following: Creative Voice: Celebrating African American History Month: An Interview with Donna Toliver Grimes Creative Voice:...
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Film Discussion Guide

Crash

The film Crash follows several individuals in the city of Los Angeles as they confront and are confronted with prejudice, racism, and acts of injustice. This discussion guide includes a summary,...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Healing of Racism

In a time when racial divisions run deep in our society, this prayer asks God for healing, to be the "balm in Gilead", so that racism is erased from our lives.
Prayer

Prayer for an End to Racism

Fr. John Bucki, S.J., offers this simple and powerful prayer to acknowledge racism and uproot it from ourselves, our society, and our world. Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom,...
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Prayer

Deliver Us From Evil

This prayer explores the various forms of racism and prays that we are delivered from such evil so we can heal as a society.
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Prayer

On the Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (July 2)

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which was a momentous step towards social equality for African Americans and other racial minorities in the United States.
Film Discussion Guide

Zootopia

This film discussion guide offers a unique look at this popular animated film by connecting its themes to Catholic social tradition.  
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Reflection

Medgar Evers: A Voice for Liberty and Justice

United States Civil Rights hero Medgar Evers was martyred for his involvement with the fight to end segregation in the South. This reflection includes a brief bio and reflection questions to guide...
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Reflection

Freedom Riders

This resource is based on the American Experience and PBS documentary Freedom Riders, which tells the story of a courageous band of civil rights activists who in 1961 creatively challenged...
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Prayer Service

Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Leaders and Peacemakers

This prayer service honors the Asian Americans who, over the past century, have been activists, artists, heroes, and persons for others.
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Prayer

International Day Against Police Brutality: March 15

This prayer is for those who serve as police in our communities; we pray they develop discernment and relationships with all the people they serve, so police brutality becomes a thing of the...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Racism

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., reflects on the sin of racism and important Church documents that call us to conversion, to respect the rights, dignity, equality, and sanctity of racially different...
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