![]() The “Be One” event follows a joint press conference Thursday, May 17, where the LDS First Presidency and NAACP announced their shared belief in civility and ethnic harmony, as well as their mutual respect for one another. The 1978 announcement has been celebrated in the church ever since. Some of the headlines included “God reveals new policy to LDS Prophet,” “Campus reaction mostly favorable to black priesthood announcement,” “Mormon Choir member receives news with tears,” “Local NAACP head lauds LDS change,” and “Mormon dissidents react to new policy.” The day after the 1978 announcement, The Universe released an “extra” edition following President Kimball’s announcement reporting on various on and off-campus reactions to the revelation. Nelson just returned from a world tour that had visits in Africa as a key element. Hinckley visited church members in Africa some years later current church President Russell M. He rushed missionaries to West Africa and then made a personal visit. Kimball said in a letter to church members. “All worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color,” President Spencer W. On June 8, 1978, the First Presidency announced that all worthy male members could receive the priesthood. The 1978 revelation on the priesthood rescinded a previous directive that black Mormons were banned from receiving the priesthood. ![]() Russell Ballard previously said in his October 2017 General Conference address. Let it be said that we truly believe the blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ are for every child of God,” President M. “We need to embrace God’s children compassionately and eliminate any prejudice, including racism, sexism, and nationalism. ![]() Stories of faith from church members will also be showcased at the event. The event will feature an address from the First Presidency as well as music from Gladys Knight, the Saints Unified Voices, Alex Boyé, the Unity Gospel Choir International and members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will sponsor an event on June 1 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the church’s 1978 revelation on the priesthood. The celebration, themed “Be One,” will reaffirm the church’s belief that “all are alike unto God.” But today, the church’s emphasis on racial inclusion are the focus of an upcoming celebration. The origins of the LDS Church’s 19th-century stance on race were never clear. Nelson and Sister Wendy Watson Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, greet Mercy Makau and her daughter Gloria Nashipai at the home of Makau’s aunt in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, April 16, 2018.
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