Church and Race

'Church and Race' Episode 10: White involvement in anti-racism movement

Catholic News Service podcast hosts Carol Zimmermann and Chaz Muth talk to scholars, bishops and a journalist, all who stress that the involvement of white Americans is essential for successful racial justice.

'Church and Race' Episode 9: Racism and the death penalty Part 2

Catholic News Service podcast hosts Carol Zimmermann and Chaz Muth explore the link between the death penalty and racism.

'Church and Race' Episode 8: Racism and the death penalty Part 1

Catholic News Service podcast hosts Carol Zimmermann and Chaz Muth speak with Sister Helen Pejean -- author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States" -- about the death penalty in the U.S. and how racism is factored into it.

'Church and Race' Episode 7: History of racism informs the present

Catholic News Service podcast hosts Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann examine why historians believe it's important to understand the history of slavery and racism in the U.S. to comprehend racial struggles in society today.

'Church and Race' Episode 6: The church and addressing racism

Catholic News Service podcast hosts Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann explore how church leaders are being urged to be champions in helping society confront systemic racism in the systems of criminal justice, education, housing, health care, seminaries and parishes.