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LDS Couple Discovers a Treasure of Genealogical Records for Slaves

Several years ago I began a project identifying African-American emancipation records in the traditional antebellum northern United States. It started while I was conducting research for one of my genealogy clients and found their Native American ancestors residing with black slaves in Rhode Island. As a professional genealogist, my curiosity was piqued, and I began searching for information about slavery in each of the northern States. I began a journey of discovery through genealogy that has led me to more fully understand real freedom, real emancipation. Journey of Discovery

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Abe Mills and Stephen Jones: Love Thy Neighbor

The complexities surrounding conversations of racism today are numberless but the root of the solution is the two great commandments: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. On this week’s episode, we talk with Abe Mills and Stephen Jones, two black Latter-day Saints, about their experiences with racism within Church culture, the faith of those who came before them, and why they don’t hesitate to share their faith in Jesus Christ.

SOM Transcript - S6E27

The Religious Test: A documentary film on Mormons in politics

New Study Shows Devotion of LDS

A new study of religion in America has a lot to say about Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). This sociological study provides valuable insight to the nature and social effects of American religion.

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What "Washington Post," NPR + Other Media Outlets Are Saying About Our New Apostles

By LDS Living

The Church's announcement of two new members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has been making headlines around the country. Here is what major media outlets have to say about these new Church leaders:

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What President Ballard's Ancestor's Near-Death Experience Teaches About Seeing the Hand of Lord

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While speaking to Church members in Boston, Massachusetts, President M. Russell Ballard shared how his ancestor's near-death shows the hand of the Lord in his life and American history.

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