Articles by Ronald J. Sheehy
In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time − a scholar of visual images unpacks its history and significance. By Virginia Raguin / The Conversation
African spiritualities are attracting Black Americans as a source of pride and identity. By Fiona Andre’ / RNS
Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods. By Aleja Hertzler-McCain / RNS
At Yale, Christian pastors sign a declaration opposing religious nationalism. By Yonat Shimron / RNS
A dramatic schism over social issues? The United Methodist Church has been here before – but this time, America’s religious landscape is far different. By Christopher H. Evans / The Conversation
A Virginia city burdened by history seeks a better future. By Theodore R. Johnson / Wash Post
Black sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified after 80 years. By Michael E. Ruane / Wash Post
In Martin Luther King’s last speech, people remember the mountaintop but ignore the poor. By Clarence B. Jones / USA Today
Glenn Loury Comes Clean. By Evan Goldstein / Chronicle of Higher Ed.
The Tragedy Of Richard Pryor Explained. By S. Flannagan / Grunge
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Inks Fiction Deal With Bantam Books. By Angelique Jackson / Variety
Story of boxer ‘Beau Jack’ Walker is part of Augusta National’s history. By Ferrell Evans / Andscape
50 Years After Historic Home Run, Hank Aaron Gets a Stamp and a Statue. By John Yoon / NYT
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe Emerge as Trailblazers for Black Community Following Their Legendary Houston Milestone. By Ankita Banerjee / Essentially Sports
South Carolina beats Iowa to cement its place in women’s basketball history. By Kareem Copeland / Wash Post
UConn stymies Purdue in title game, becomes first back-to-back men’s champions since 2007 Florida. By Brendan Marks / The Athletic
Tara Davis-Woodhall: ‘My entire memo is have fun,’ says the ‘free-spirited’ US long jump star. By George Ramsay / CNN
Minority Rule Is Threatening American Democracy Like Never Before. By Ari Berman / Mother Jones
Race Inquiry Digest (Apr 15) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured O.J. Simpson dead: The biggest misunderstanding of his legacy. By Joel Anderson / Slate
Race Inquiry Digest (Apr 11) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured Minority Rule Is Threatening American Democracy Like Never Before. By Ari Berman / Mother Jones
Biden Advisers Warn About Team Trump Focus On ‘Anti-White Racism.’ By Phillip Lewis / HuffPost
Trump swindles his followers — again. By Dana Milbank / Wash Post
Yes, efforts to eliminate DEI programs are rooted in racism. Tatishe Nieta , et al / The Conversation
America Could Learn From Black Ala. Democrats’ Response To Anti-DEI Legislation. By Michael Arceneaux / HuffPost
A Reversal Cannot Undo the Damage Caused by This Voting Fraud Case. By Gregory Nolan / NYT
Donations To Spelman College Highlight Funding Disparities To HBCUs. By Lezli Baskerville / Black Enterprise
