Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference on Racism and the Church

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers addresses students at Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference on Racism and the Church. The event took place on the Steubenville campus on 29 October 2020. 

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Future African American Saints

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Deacon Harold appears on *Catholic Answers Live* to discuss Father Augustus Tolton and other African Americans on the way to sainthood. Aired on 6 January 2021.

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The Next Four Years: Only True Love Can Defeat Racism

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For the Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2020 special election issue of Angelus, we asked a handful of Catholic thinkers to offer their thoughts on the issues that American Catholics should care about for the next four years, independent of the candidates or political party that govern after the Nov. 3, 2020 elections.

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Black Catholic Leaders Call for ‘a new era of authentic love and justice’

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Black Catholic deacon of the Diocese of Portland, Oregon, author, and co-host of EWTN’s Morning Glory radio show told Catholic World Report in August that, like Brown, he draws a distinction between a movement and an organization.

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Dynamic Deacon Delivers a Catholic Response to Racism

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Deacon Harold delivered a presentation on “Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” on the campus of Benedictine College. His presentation was sponsored by the Black Student Union and The Gregorian Fellows at Benedictine College. Published by Atchison Globe, 8 September 2020.

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The Evil of Racism is Rooted in the Seven Deadly Sins

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the connection between racism and the seven deadly sins. *The Criterion*, Volume LX, No.47. Published 4 September 2020.

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Race in America: What Should Catholics Do?

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As the national conversation about racism in America dominate headlines, Deacon Harold Burke Sivers joins us. *Kresta in the Afternoon*, aired 21 August 2020, Hour 1.

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Three black Catholics reflect on faith, race, and the prevailing narrative

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, filmmaker Jordan Pacheco, and non-profit leader Muji Kaiser talk about being Catholic and black, racism, Black Lives Matter, and more. *Catholic World Report*, 19 August 2020.

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Oregon African American Catholics’ Legacy of Joy Amid Injustice

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This is the second story in a two-part series on racism toward African American Catholics. The first piece explored U.S. and Oregon church history. *Catholic Sentinel*, 13 August 2020.

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Racism and Resilience: An Overview of Catholic African American History

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This is the first of a two-part series looking at racism toward Black Catholics. The first piece examines U.S. and Oregon church history. The second story will explore recent experiences of African American Catholics in Oregon and Blacks’ views on the ongoing protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. *Catholic Sentinel*, 31 July 2020.

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Racism Through a Catholic Lens

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Deacon Harold looks at racism through a Catholic lens. *Real Presence Live* with hosts Dr. Chris Burgwald and Emily Leetah on the Real Presence Radio Network. Aired 19 July 2020, Hour One, Segment One.

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Catholic Reporter’s Notebook: Black Lives Matter

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Catholic speaker and author who is Black: “There’s an entire other agenda here they’re promoting that has nothing to do with Black Lives Matter… By their own statements, that’s why it’s problematic, and that’s why Catholics cannot a rm the organization or be part of it whatsoever.”

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Can Catholics support ‘Black Lives Matter’?

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Black Catholic speaker, author and radio host, told Our Sunday Visitor that he believes people in general have difficulty separating Black Lives Matter as a movement for racial justice from the organization. *Our Sunday Visitor*, published 13 July 2020.

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Catholicism and Racism (Part 2)

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Part two of our conversation with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. In this episode, Deacon Harold shares some great practical advice about what we can do right now as Catholics in our communities and in our homes. He also shares his unique perspective from his experience working in and with law enforcement. *Man Fully Alive* Show#72.1, posted 13 July 2020. Part 2 of 2

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Ministry During a Pandemic & Race Relations (Domestic Church Media)

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses his experience of serving the Church during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Catholic response to racism with Bill and George on *Brothers in Arms* (Domestic Church Media). Aired 03 July 2020.

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The *Black Lives Matter* Movement

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DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS, co-host of EWTN Radio’s *Morning Glory*, shares his thoughts on racial tension in the US and the ideology behind the Black Lives Matter organization. From *The World Over* with Raymond Arroyo, aired 9 July 2020.

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Catholic Response to Racism & Defunding Police

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Deacon Harold speaks with *Catholic Connection* host Theresa Tomeo about the Catholic response to racism and the defunding the police movement. Ave Maria Radio Network, Aired 9 July 2020.

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Catholicism and Racism (Part 1)

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This week, renown speaker and evangelist, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, sits down with the guys to address the hard questions we are all facing right now. Deacon Harold shares his unique perspective as a Catholic and person of color in this insightful and important conversation. *Man Fully Alive* Show#72, posted 06 July 2020. Part 1 of 2

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A Catholic Response to Racism (Catholic World Report)

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Racism is learned behavior, and Catholics can play a significant role in breaking down the walls of racism by taking a “hands on” approach to creating pillars of mutual respect and understanding built on the firm foundation of covenant relationship. Catholic World Report, 29 June 2020.

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In Homilies, Clergy Highlight Divine and Human Connections

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At Immaculate Heart Church in North Portland, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers asked his listeners about the kind of love God wants from us. “It is a deep, rich abiding love that is sacrificial … a love that empties us; that brings us out of ourselves.” Catholic Sentinel, 22 June 2020.

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Discussing Racism on *Brothers in Arms* (Domestic Church Media)

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the current state of race relations in the United States with Bill and George on *Brothers in Arms* (Domestic Church Media). Aired 05 June 2020.

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