As we remember the saints and souls of African heritage this November, homeschool resources like these provide a foundation for students to appreciate the profound contributions of Black Catholics.

Black Catholics' journey to equality has been long and winding, often moving two steps forward and one step back. That is why the Church has designated November as a time to familiarize ourselves with this aspect of America's Catholic heritage.

Our faith commands us to be wise. It may be tempting to sympathize with the Lost Cause narrative, but we must always remember that their primary purpose was to justify evil (racism and slavery) by creating lies and deceptions about history.

I recommend this book highly. It will help you fill out your knowledge about one of Catholicism's most ancient homelands.

America's history of racial discrimination can be a challenging topic to deal with in our Catholic homeschools.

Aliki's book primarily focuses on Carver's scientific importance, highlighting his unquenchable curiosity as the font of his intellectual achievements.