"Racist" Mormons

Accurate Resources on the Mormon "Racism" Question

The LDS Church and the Race Issue: A Study in Misplaced Apologetics by Armand L. Mauss

An excellent article on race and the LDS church.

The Charge of 'Racism' in the Book of Mormon by John A. Tvedtnes

"In spite of its frank documentation of racist feeling, the Book of Mormon is not in itself a racist document. In fact, it advocates and even idealizes the exact opposite: rather than promoting concepts of racial inferiority, the events and teachings within it clearly suggest that people of different ethnic backgrounds and traditions can truly overcome old hatreds and misconceptions and attain peace, happiness, and unity through the gospel of Jesus Christ."

Blacks in the Scriptures

Resource for those interested in learning more about blacks in the scriptures.

"The Mormon Faith & Black Folks" by Darrick T Evenson (6 April 2001)

In June of 1978, LDS Church President Spencer W. Kimball received a Revelation from the LORD whereby the Priesthood-ban (as it had become known) was lifted; allowing worthy black men (of Hamitic lineage) to be ordained, and allowing Hamite members of the Church the higher (most important) ordinances in Mormon Temples. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of black and Mulatto people have joined the Church, or are investigating the Church every year. Most of them have heard that Mormons "hate black folks" or "don't like blacks" or are or were "racist". They have sincere questions. Unfortunately, to date (2002 A.D.) missionaries do not receive one minute of instruction on how to answer these questions. That is why this book was written; to explain ALL ABOUT The Mormon Faith & Black Folks; to set the record straight for now and all eternity.

"Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Blacks, and the Issue of Race" by Jeff Lindsay

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes incorrectly called the "Mormon Church") has been accused of racism for its past policies that limited access to its priesthood ranks. This page explores the complex history of race issues in the Church, where the blessings of membership have been open to people of all races from the beginning, in spite of a confusing past restriction on the priesthood that was done away 1978.

"Blacks and the Priesthood" by Marvin Perkins

A remarkable talk by Marvin Perkins, Director of African American Relations for the Southern California Public Affairs Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who shared his views in Los Angeles on September 8, 2002.

"Dispelling the Black Myth" by Renee Olson

First, I want to thank my father for being here with me today. Together with my father as the ranking black priesthood holder, and me as the token black of FAIR, we absolve all of you of your white guilt and say unto you, "be healed."

Blacks and the Priesthood

Great articles and links to other resources on the Mormon "racism" issue.

DVD: "Nobody Knows: The Untold Story of Black Mormons"

"Nobody Knows: The Untold Story of Black Mormons" is a documentary about African American Latter-day Saints, now in post-production. The project is headed by Margaret Young and Darius Gray, authors of several award-winning books and articles about Black Mormons, and by Danor Gerald, a promising new filmmaker.

"Church Diversity Breaks Stereotypes"

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14 February 2007 In Harlem, an African-American bishop leads his congregation in prayer...