Scholars and journalists rarely come together except for the occasional interview, which can end up feeling like an interplanetary exchange that unfolds something along these lines: Journalist (on deadline and slightly frantic): “So, can you summarize your research findings in a sentence?” Scholar (rolling her eyes and suppressing a sigh): “I don’t think that would […]
Debates around gender and gender identity have become some of the most heated flash points in the culture wars today.However, new research from the Public Religion Research Institute shows that Americans’ views on gender identity have shifted in recent years; and when it comes to religion, the breakdown of who believes what often jives with their political views.
The Catholic imagination of many Black cultural artists was responsible for shaping their art, a fact often overlooked when reflecting on their legacies. As Black History Month concludes, let us remember these artists.