About this episode
Today we are discussing pivotal moments, from the Church’s “Race and the Priesthood” essay to public statements on racism, and the ongoing struggle for meaningful engagement on these issues. Highlights include racial inequities, discussions on the lack of diverse representation in leadership, and the emotional impact of past and present racism on Black members. We are also covering controversial events like the fake apology prank, the “Be One” celebration, and Elder Oaks’ and President Nelson’s statements on race. Conversations extend to BYU’s Race Equity and Belonging Report, Brad Wilcox’s remarks, and efforts to make the Church and its institutions more inclusive. Join us as we examine how the Church addresses racism, the call for accountability, and the path forward for healing and equity. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:55 Famous prediction that set the church on fire00:08:50 The idea of racism is terrifying to many people00:11:21 The church is attempting to acknowledge racism00:16:16 White leadership, we’ve never had any people of color00:22:40 The Church’s top leadership, including women 00:31:00 Asking Uchtdorf what he meant by “leaders make mistakes” 00:36:50 Oaks saying they don’t give apologies 00:45:52 The church HAS apologized for some things 00:50:58 What an apology might mean to Black members of the church 00:57:15 The Fake Apology 01:10:50 Clip of Ahamd Corbitt on activism01:19:20 The “Be One” Celebration 01:23:53 Clip of Elder Oaks 01:51:19 Racist excerpt from the 2020 Come Follow Me Manual 01:56:21 Gary E Stevenson apologized to the NAACP 02:01:41 George Flloyd’s death and church statements 02:12:34 Efforts to make BYU more accommodating to black students 02:24:12 Brad Wilcox’s racist talk02:47:34 Ending the book on a positive note 02:53:57 Is the church healthy for Black people?02:42:54 Closing remarks Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord