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Latter-day Saint Life
Why Famous African-American Leader Booker T. Washington Defended Mormonism
By Trent Toone
In April 1913, Booker T. Washington did The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a favor.
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One Black couple’s call to serve a unique mission in the midst of prejudice in the Church
By Emily Cushing
In 1951, Martha Ann and her husband, Abner, were called to serve an extraordinary mission, one that was never again duplicated.
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Jane Manning James and Emma Smith: A remarkable friendship amid deep racial prejudice
By Alexandra Mortenson
The friendship between Jane Manning James and Emma Smith—remarkable in a pre–Civil War era—is documented only in a few scattered lines of historical text.
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Black BYU sociology professor delivers thought-provoking devotional on ‘healing racism through Jesus Christ’
By LDS Living
On Tuesday, April 6, Ryan Gabriel, a beloved sociology professor at Brigham Young University, delivered a powerful devotional titled “Healing Racism through Jesus Christ.”
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Sister Eubank Shares Role of Priesthood and Covenants in Blessing the Human Race
Much like the beautifully crocheted and intricately designed cloths that are used to cover the altars in the temple, all of God’s children — the whole human race — are bound together by a single thread, said Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.
Black Mormons weigh Romney-Obama match-up
"Bull. One simple word. I'd put the other word behind it, but we don't talk that way." That's how Don Harwell responded when asked if he felt compelled to support President Obama -- a fellow African-American -- in 2012.
LDS Church celebrates 35th anniversary of black men receiving priesthood
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 35th anniversary since the announcement of the revelation allowing black men in the faith to receive the priesthood. The announcement was breaking news on June 9th, 1978, and many members of the LDS Church said it was one of those moments they will never forget how they felt.
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7: "Upon You My Fellow Servants" (Doctrine and Covenants 12–13; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75)
As the first prophet of the Restoration, Joseph Smith had a lot of questions about how to organize Christ's church upon the earth. And from these questions came an incredible outpouring of visions and revelations. So it is no wonder that when Joseph and Oliver Cowdery had a question about baptism, the answer would usher in the glorious restoration of the Aaronic priesthood upon the earth. In this week’s study group, we’ll study Doctrine and Covenants sections 12–13 and Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75 to discover how the restoration of the priesthood helps us build Zion in the latter days.
That Mormon Boy: Blacks and the Priesthood
A member of the Church has created a YouTube channel Understanding Mormonism, where he has posted a few videos explaining Mormon beliefs in a simple, personal way. These are great videos to share with friends and family, or anyone that has questions about the Church.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What (and What Not) to Say to Black People at Church
By LDS Living
Authorsand Time Out for Women presenters Tamu Smith and Zandra Vranes have long been a voice for black members of the Church under the name "Sistas in Zion." Now they've brought their witty humor to LDS Living readers in this fun and insightful new video. Here is a taste of one of their tips: