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Episode 81

Catholics United for Black Lives

Featuring Shannon Wimp Schmidt

February 14, 2022 | 17 min.

We're celebrating Black History Month!

Chenele talks with Shannon Wimp Schmidt, founding member and media director of Catholics United for Black Lives about responding to racism, educating the Church, and faithfully supporting the Black Lives Matter movement while staying true to Church teaching.

About the Author

Shannon Wimp Schmidt is coauthor of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's, co-host of the Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast, and a founding member of Catholics United for Black Lives.

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