The Journal of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium is composed of original articles by its members and guest contributors. Reviews of books or films that have relevance to the Black Catholic Theological Symposium may also be submitted and will be considered for publication. Articles and reviews originally published elsewhere will not be considered for publication.VOLUME VII TABLE OF CONTENTS:Page 1Letter From The Editor, Kimberly Flint-Hamilton:Seeking Freedom In 2013 That Was Promised In 1863Page 23Reflections, Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D.:A Statement on the Emancipation Proclamation 150 Years LaterPage 25Kim R. Harris:Reflections On Freedom and the Songs of My PeopleARTICLES:Page 29In Memoriam: Father Thaddeus Posey, O.F.M. CapPage 49Diane Batts Morrow:The Experience of the Oblate Sisters of Providence During the Civil War EraPage 73Joseph Flipper and Katy Leamy:Suffering As Glory In Hans Urs Von Balthasar and James ConePage 97Sven Smith and Naseer Malik:The Representation of Blacks and Hispanics in Media Depictions of the Catholic ChurchBOOK REVIEWSPage 131Edward J. Blum and Paul HarveyThe Color of Christ: The Son of God and the Saga ofRace In America (D. Hayes)George YancyChristology and Whiteness: What Would Jesus Do?(D. Hayes)Page 139Chronology of BCTS Annual Meetings