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Pope Leo XIV, Creole and America

AFRO American Newspapers · 10h

Black America celebrates African heritage of Pope Leo XIV

Discover the surprising Black and Creole roots of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, and how his heritage is impacting the Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole roots bring hope, excitement to African American Catholics

The new pope’s French-sounding last name, Prevost, intrigued Jari Honora, a New Orleans family historian, who began digging in the archives and discovered the pope had deep roots in the Big Easy.

U.S. News & World Report · 22h

Pope Leo XIV's Creole Heritage Highlights Complex History of Racism and the Church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity

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National African American Museum Faces Uncertainty Without Its Leader

At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and ...

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D.C. Protestors Rally for Embattled National African American Museum, Sotheby's Halts Controversial Buddha Gem Sale: Morning Links for May 7, 2025

Over the weekend, protestors demonstrated outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in ...

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Protestors rally to support the national African American museum and Black history

Groups rallied pushing back against what they call the Trump administration's campaign to erase Black history.

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HCR to host info sessions at 7 predominantly African American churches

HCR Home Care will hold informational sessions on thebenefits and availability of home health care at seven predominantly ...

New novel is based on African American kingdom founded in western North Carolina mountains

In 1873, a group of about 50 African Americans facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan in their hometown of Cross Anchor in ...

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Civil rights leaders rally around National Museum of African American History

Civil rights leaders launched a #HandsOffOurHistory campaign to rally to protect Black history from Trump's executive orders.

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Who is Wilton Daniel Gregory, the first African American cardinal in U.S. history and a leading contender to become the next Pope

The first African American to be named a cardinal in the United States, Wilton Daniel Gregory is seen as a figure of renewal ...

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Some artifacts removed from African American history museum after executive order

Several artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to the owners ...

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Take a tour of Pendleton African American neighborhood with the Keese Barn Legacy Walk

The Pendleton Foundation for Black History & Culture invites community members to learn about the Keese Barn and its ...

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Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

The threat of changes to the African American museum has prompted strong responses from Democratic lawmakers, historians, ...

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