Why This Web Site

There is a lot of folklore and misinformation about black members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Black Mormons not only have to deal with their own families and their own salvation, but they also have to deal with these myths that continue to be spread about blacks in the LDS church. Some of these myths include the idea that blacks are not welcome in the LDS church, or that the LDS church teaches that blacks are somehow less valiant than their white brothers and sisters.These myths are partly spread and maintained by some who belong to anti-cult ministries whose purpose is to tear down the beliefs of the LDS Church, and to prevent people from joining the LDS church. Ironically, while they shout racism, some of these anti-cult, or anti-Mormon ministries are all-white organizations.

Unfortunately, the myths are also passed on by well meaning but misguided members of the LDS Church. This means that black members have to not only deal with their own issues but spend time educating others as well and do this all within the context of a predominantly white culture.

Thankfully, many of our black brothers and sisters have been successful at this. This Web site is to educate and to support all members of the LDS Church as they deal with these issues.