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Stories of Triumph, struggle and strife – Deseret News excerpt June 8, 2003

Darron Smith believes firmly that, despite the 1978 policy change, African American church members must become “culturally white” to fit in as Latter-day Saints. A doctoral candidate at the University of Utah and assistant to the vice president at UVSC, … Continue reading

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KUER Listener responds to Darron Smith October 25, 2004

Mr. Smith, I just got through listening to your discussion on RadioWest. I am so very glad that more people are talking about the issue of Blacks & Mormonism. I am white. I’ve tried hard to understand the Church’s old … Continue reading

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Daily Herald: Perspectives on the priesthood revelation excerpt from Daily Herald June 8, 2003

Darron Smith, co-editor of the, Blacks and Mormon, suggests LDS leaders should step forward to clear the air. Smith, who is black, wrote in 2003: “Blacks who do move toward Mormonism should not be made to feel that blackness is … Continue reading

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