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New T-shirts allow Mormons to ‘wear’ black LDS history — now they just need learn it

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.