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Latter-day Saint Mayor runs for President in Mali

http://ldsmag.com/church/article/9116?ac=1 “In this audio interview, BYU graduate Yeah Samake shares the story of his father’s vision for education which raised an entire family from hunger to prominence.  We’ll hear how his actions eliminating corruption as Mayor of a small town brought him to the attention of national leaders in Mali, and what he hopes to …

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Baptisms in the Congo

See the beautiful pictures from a missionary blog. “The beauty of the country is only exceeded by the beauty in the hearts of these gentle people which is then deeply enhanced as they learn to climb the path of the restored gospel of Christ.”

Elijah Abel: Black Mormon Pioneer

“Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of the priesthood to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of African decent. …” Go to this link to read about how Elijah Abel relates to this anniversary. http://www.sistasinzion.com/2011/06/elijah-abel-black-mormon-pioneer.html

I am a Mormon Videos

See this page for videos of Mormons telling about their lives: http://www.blacklds.org/i-am-a-mormon-videos Also see the following link for other Mormons sharing personal experiences: http://mormon.org/people/find/ethnicity/african-american/

Sheryl Garner: Urban school teacher and Mormon

“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. …

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