Thousands of Mormons were thrilled by Friday’s "Be One” extravaganza at the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City, celebrating in word and song the history of black Latter-day Saints.
However, a lot fewer likely were familiar with all the past and present Mormons whose pioneering efforts were recognized.
Now the Black LDS Legacy Committee wants to help dispel that ignorance — and provide a little memento of the memorable June 1 event, noting the end 40 years ago of the faith’s ban on black boys and men being ordained to its all-male priesthood and on black girls and women entering its temples.