Understanding the Origins of Black Catholic History Month in November | EWTN News Nightly

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The month of November is known for many things in the United States. It is also Black Catholic History Month. The initiative began in 1990 to celebrate the long tradition and proud history of Black Catholics. Two major dates fall in this month, including the feast of St. Martin de Porres on November 3rd. Born in Peru, he is the patron saint of mixed-race people and those seeking racial harmony. Author and Host of Beacon of Truth on EWTN Radio, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, joins to tell us more about Black Catholic History Month, how it started and why it is in November. Deacon Harold shares more about the life of St. Martin de Porres and his relation to Black Catholics. The other big day in November is the feast of Saint Augustine. Deacon Harold fills us in on more about him. He discusses what advice he has for the faithful to reflect on Black Catholic History Month. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf