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The LDS church discouraged social interaction or marriage with Black people and encouraged racial segregation. The practice began with church founder Joseph Smith who stated, "I would confine them [Black people] by strict law to their own species". [1]: 1843 Until 1963, many church leaders supported legalized racial segregation. [2]
Skinner began his career as an evangelist and motivational speaker, drawing upon his personal experiences to connect with diverse audiences, particularly young people. He was the president of Tom Skinner Associates, a ministry that focused on leadership training, reconciliation, and breaking down social, racial, and generational barriers.
[132] [133] American racial attitudes caused difficulties when the church tried to apply its one-drop rule to other ethnically-diverse areas such as Brazil; many Brazilian members did not understand American classifications of race and how they applied to the temple and priesthood ban, causing a rift between missionaries and members. [40]
LDS membership as percentage of population by US states (2021). LDS membership by US states (2021). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) releases membership, congregational, and related information on a regular basis. The latest membership information LDS Church releases includes a count of membership, stakes, wards ...
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 79% of public-school teachers across the country in the 2017–18 school year were white, meaning roughly 21% were non-white — an even ...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is the largest denomination within Mormonism and has a long history of racial exclusion. [21] According to Cassandra L. Clark, one reason why polygamy was a part of the Mormon culture was to promote the growth of the white race. [21]
In her new memoir, "Token Black Girl," author and fashion editor Danielle Prescod shares how growing up in predominately white spaces impacted her identity.
Christ School's Mason Holtzclaw, one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 class, has signed an NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards.