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He was a wrestler for Saint Benedict’s Prep School – when he was undefeated in dual meets – and then went on to become the coach of their freshmen and JV wrestling teams.  Earlier on he had played baseball and basketball. Episode 119 aired on 10 May 2021.

The Dynamic Deacon helps me to understand how prayers are always heard and answered even when the outcome is different than we hoped for. “Along the Way” Radio. Aired 27 February 2021.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers addresses students at Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference on Racism and the Church. The event took place on the Steubenville campus on 29 October 2020. 

In his keynote address, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, the popular EWTN host and author of multiple books, used the life of the first black priest in the United States, Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, to delve further into this point. *Detroit Catholic*, 08 February 2021.

“Racism is learned behavior, and Catholics can play a significant role … by taking a hands-on approach.” Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. National Catholic Register, 18 January 2021.

Brenda Aiken talks with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about how to teach our faith to our children.

For the Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2020 special election issue of Angelus, we asked a handful of Catholic thinkers to offer their thoughts on the issues that American Catholics should care about for the next four years, independent of the candidates or political party that govern after the Nov. 3, 2020 elections.

Deacon Harold realized that by introducing pilgrims to Christians living in the Holy Land, it took all the politics out of the equation and helped everyone understand that it was all about the people. “Jesus was a Palestinian Jew! These are the people who are the heritage of Jesus himself. That really moved me deeply.”

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Black Catholic deacon of the Diocese of Portland, Oregon, author, and co-host of EWTN’s Morning Glory radio show told Catholic World Report in August that, like Brown, he draws a distinction between a movement and an organization.

Deacon Harold delivered a presentation on “Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” on the campus of Benedictine College. His presentation was sponsored by the Black Student Union and The Gregorian Fellows at Benedictine College. Published by Atchison Globe, 8 September 2020.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the connection between racism and the seven deadly sins. *The Criterion*, Volume LX, No.47. Published 4 September 2020.

As the national conversation about racism in America dominate headlines, Deacon Harold Burke Sivers joins us. *Kresta in the Afternoon*, aired 21 August 2020, Hour 1.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, filmmaker Jordan Pacheco, and non-profit leader Muji Kaiser talk about being Catholic and black, racism, Black Lives Matter, and more. *Catholic World Report*, 19 August 2020.

This is the second story in a two-part series on racism toward African American Catholics. The first piece explored U.S. and Oregon church history. *Catholic Sentinel*, 13 August 2020.

This is the first of a two-part series looking at racism toward Black Catholics. The first piece examines U.S. and Oregon church history. The second story will explore recent experiences of African American Catholics in Oregon and Blacks’ views on the ongoing protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. *Catholic Sentinel*, 31 July 2020.

Deacon Harold looks at racism through a Catholic lens. *Real Presence Live* with hosts Dr. Chris Burgwald and Emily Leetah on the Real Presence Radio Network. Aired 19 July 2020, Hour One, Segment One.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Catholic speaker and author who is Black: “There’s an entire other agenda here they’re promoting that has nothing to do with Black Lives Matter… By their own statements, that’s why it’s problematic, and that’s why Catholics cannot a rm the organization or be part of it whatsoever.”

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Black Catholic speaker, author and radio host, told Our Sunday Visitor that he believes people in general have difficulty separating Black Lives Matter as a movement for racial justice from the organization. *Our Sunday Visitor*, published 13 July 2020.

Part two of our conversation with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. In this episode, Deacon Harold shares some great practical advice about what we can do right now as Catholics in our communities and in our homes. He also shares his unique perspective from his experience working in and with law enforcement. *Man Fully Alive* Show#72.1, posted 13 July 2020. Part 2 of 2

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses his experience of serving the Church during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Catholic response to racism with Bill and George on *Brothers in Arms* (Domestic Church Media). Aired 03 July 2020.

DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS, co-host of EWTN Radio’s *Morning Glory*, shares his thoughts on racial tension in the US and the ideology behind the Black Lives Matter organization. From *The World Over* with Raymond Arroyo, aired 9 July 2020.

Deacon Harold speaks with *Catholic Connection* host Theresa Tomeo about the Catholic response to racism and the defunding the police movement. Ave Maria Radio Network, Aired 9 July 2020.

This week, renown speaker and evangelist, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, sits down with the guys to address the hard questions we are all facing right now. Deacon Harold shares his unique perspective as a Catholic and person of color in this insightful and important conversation. *Man Fully Alive* Show#72, posted 06 July 2020. Part 1 of 2

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers combines his perspectives as an African American, a Catholic and a former public safety officer. *Kresta in the Afternoon* (Ave Maria Radio Network). Aired 6 July 2020.