Now, as chief of pediatrics at St. Joseph’s, Abernathy hopes he can ... “Oftentimes, I’m the first African American doctor that families have seen, and they’ll comment on that.” ...

The event is rooted in African and Native American influences, with ties to both Catholic and Black masking Indian traditions. Saint Joseph’s Night is known for its nighttime gatherings ...

as he loosened his white clerical collar and shrugged off his black jacket ... “Aurora’s First Taste of Africa Cultural Event” July 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church that drew a crowd ...