“When people find out I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…they say, ‘No way….I’ve never met a black Mormon.’ Yeah, we exist.” Mormon.org recently posted a new profile and video for Sheryl Garner: “I’m a social butterfly. I’m a mama’s girl. I love to dance. I’m an urban school teacher. …
The Church News covers a growing branch in south central Florida with a thriving Young Men’s program: Missionary zeal defines Young Men group
The Pew Forum has published an extension report on the religious beliefs, practices, and affiliations of African-Americans. While the U.S. is generally considered a highly religious nation, African-Americans are markedly more religious on a variety of measures than the U.S. population as a whole, including level of affiliation with a religion, attendance at religious services, …
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“It was really great to see so many people in the community showing up,” said Kristin Scott, 27, of University City. “Everyone is so willing to help each other.” She and Karen Meyer, 31, were among nearly 20 people with Mormon Helping Hands who decided to spend the day cleaning the street bearing the name …
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The African American Family History Conference in St. Louis, MO, drew nearly 400 participants. The Church website has a report: Conference Helps African Americans Connect to Ancestors
Discover Your Roots – Back By Popular Demand African American Family History Conference – Sept 6, 2008 ST. LOUIS, MO…Back for the Second Year, Discover Your Roots Missouri, African American Family History Conference, provides an unprecedented gathering of resources to help you find your ancestors. The all-day conference features noted speakers and classes and keynote …
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The Provo Daily Herald reviews “Blacks in the Scriptures,” a DVD produced by Darius Gray and Marvin Perkins to educate Mormons and non-Mormons alike on some of the difficult questions related to race, the priesthood, and Church history: Perkins, 44, thinks the DVD has value for people who are not LDS but have questions about …
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Alex Boye, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, once sang in a boy band in Europe. Now he sings in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He recently visited St. Louis to give a free workshop and concert. Read more in the St. Louis American: Alex Boye may not be a household …
Church member Marvin Perkins is among the African-Americans featured in CNN’s “Black in America.” In this two-minute video, he explains why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is “one of the best kept secrets” in American and the world. “It’s funny because they automatically assume that I’m not Mormon because I’m black. There …
This spring, nationally renowned specialists will join community members to discuss the genealogical resources and techniques available to members of the African American community who want to research their ancestors. Sponsored by the African American Genealogy Group, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Chick-fil-A, National Archives and Records Administration Mid-Atlantic …
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