Black Saints in a White Church: Contemporary African American Mormons

by Jessie L. Embry

Until very recently, black Latter-day Saints were excluded from priesthood office in the church. In this revealing study, Embry culls answers from both oral history interviews and mailed surveys to determine how the age-old stereotypes and differences are disappearing as African-Americans are being assimilated into the church.

Genres: Mormonism, Race, Religion, Sociology

288 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of accounts taken from African American members of the LDS church and it was very eye opening for me. I thought it was wonderful and it really helped me gain a greater appreciation and understanding of one of the biggest issues that is often raised when the LDS church is discussed. I highly recommend it.

[Niecie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good information, but frustrating.

[Giddy · Rating 2 out of 5]

this is so incomplete and boring. i was expecting more of a studs terkel oral history. instead, there is a white male true believer cutting and pasting. i still have no idea what wld lead someone to the LDS church.

[Kemi Chavez]

Great points of views and relevant information for members of all races.