In Memory of Professor Raboteau
Dr. Albert J. Raboteau II died on September 18, 2021. He was the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Religion Emeritus
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Religion
On Public Art, Historical Memory, and Racial Violence
In 1919, two dozen race riots broke out across the United States, and the collective racial terror traumatized Black communities.
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Celebrating Gospel Music After the Civil Rights Era
Late in March 2021, Black Twitter became enraptured by a leaked call between critically acclaimed gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, and
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The University of Chicago, Urban Renewal, and the Black Community
“It is not possible to operate and maintain a great university in a deteriorating or slum neighborhood,” proclaimed University of
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Black Catholic Women are Forgotten Prophets of American Democracy
On Jan. 6, a mostly White mob attacked the nation’s Capitol in a violent attempt to overturn the election of
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