Black Catholic History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of Black (and especially African-American)

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to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during November in the United States and elsewhere, coinciding with the feasts of All Saints' Day (November 1), All Souls' Day (2), St Martin de Porres (3); the birth of St Augustine (13); and the death of Zumbi of Palmares (20). The commemoration began in 1990 at the behest of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus during their annual meeting held that year at

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in New York City. They voted in favor of the proposal on July 24.

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{{Reflist African-American Roman Catholicism History of Catholicism in the United States Post–civil rights era in African-American history November observances Commemorative months History of Catholicism in Africa Recurring events established in 1990