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.

Far from being antagonists, the Church and science have historically enjoyed a symbiotic relationship characterized by intellectual vigor and fruitful yield.

Expanding the horizons of our homeschool history curriculum can enrich our children's understanding of the world and its diverse cultures. By exploring these alternative coursework, we can offer our children a more comprehensive and engaging education that goes beyond the traditional Western Civilization track.

For those of you studying modern history and the Cold War, an indispensable film to review is Stanley Kubrick's 1964 dark satire, Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.

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.