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At NAACP Luncheon, Elder Stevenson Reiterates “All Are Alike Unto God”; Addresses Printing Error in “Come, Follow Me” Regarding Race

By Lindsey Williams

Last summer, President Russell M. Nelson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson issued a joint invitation for all “to work with greater civility, to eliminate prejudice of all kinds, and focus on important interests that we have in common.”

Podcasts

What led this civil rights activist to join the Church, become the first Black man sealed in Salt Lake Temple

After hearing from a drill instructor at basic training for the Air Force that the Church was racist, Isaac almost stopped his pursuit of the gospel. But after attending a church meeting for the first time with some of his fellow basic training buddies, that all changed.

Lesson Helps

Young Women Lesson 12: The Blessings of the Priesthood

Manual 3; Supplement from "The Power of the Priesthood" by Boyd K. Packer

Fun

11 Unforgettable Moments in Recent LDS History

The phrase “church history” typically conjures images of Liberty Jail, Nauvoo and a dusty trail heading west. But you didn’t have to live in Joseph Smith’s time to experience Church history. Members of the Baby Boomer generation—and even Generation X and Millennials—have seen milestones of their own. Here’s our list of the 11 most unforgettable moments in recent Church history.

Latter-day Saint Life

"It's Because You're Black": Church Article Challenges Our Assumptions, Helps Us Look Forward with Faith

What a powerful testimony from this Latter-day Saint and a fellow sister in the Church: "My faith is in God. . . . I don’t think I could live my life as well or as happily if I weren’t a member of the Church. Thanks to the Savior and His gospel, I can become better and find peace through any struggle I have."

Zandra Vranes of “Sistas In Zion” and Laurel Christensen Day: Racism In the Church

Zandra Vranes and Laurel Christensen Day’s friendship requires a conscious, deliberate effort to create trust. In this episode, they talk with “All In” host Erin Hallstrom about why they have chosen to create a strong relationship and understanding with one another by refusing to shy away from difficult conversations. Vranes and Day discuss how racism is manifest in the Church today and what we can all do to help each other feel at home in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Why this editor says a new compilation of Black Latter-day Saint testimonies is a gift for everyone

By Emily Linder

We recently asked Alice about her life, her faith, and why her new book is a gift for Black Americans and all Latter-day Saints.

Relief Society/Priesthood

Fun

“Jane and Emma” Actress and Non-Member Tells NPR the Uplifting Insights She Learned About Joseph Smith, Faith Playing Jane Manning

By Lindsey Miller

The upcoming movie Jane and Emma is already making waves in the entertainment industry with its controversial topics and strong female presence in the cast and crew. The movie shows the relationship between Jane Manning, Emma Smith, and the prophet Joseph Smith.

What Does it Mean to Be Offended?

I’ve noticed that often expressions of concern about the church’s actions are met with comments about being offended. Recently I posted quotes from Randy Bott’s recent comments on blacks and the priesthood. A friend responded with this: