Comments on: Early Black Mormons

By: Non Traditional Pioneer Stories | Wheat and Tares

Non Traditional Pioneer Stories | Wheat and Tares — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:28:50 +0000

[...] from slavery in 1854. There’s no evidence that Flake held the priesthood (though other blacks did hold the priesthood at this time), but he holds a very interesting place in Mormon [...]

By: William McCary: the black prophet | Wheat and Tares

William McCary: the black prophet | Wheat and Tares — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:25:58 +0000

[...] a previous post, I documented Early Black Mormons, and gave a brief history of some of them. William McCary is a little-known black Mormon from the [...]

By: Mormon Heretic » William McCary: the black prophet

Mormon Heretic » William McCary: the black prophet — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:47:33 +0000

[...] a previous post, I documented Early Black Mormons, and gave a brief history of some of them. William McCary is a little-known black Mormon from the [...]

By: Mormon Heretic » Scholarship History of the Priesthood Ban

Mormon Heretic » Scholarship History of the Priesthood Ban — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:15:32 +0000

[...] ban for black members of the church is a pet topic of mine. I have previously discussed Early Black Mormons who held the priesthood, as well as a long 10,000 word article discussing events leading to the [...]

By: Mormon Heretic

Mormon Heretic — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:03:36 +0000

Chester, thanks for your kind comments. There is much we all can do to eliminate bigotry and racism. I hope I can be a part of the solution to eliminate this ugly problem.

By: chester lee hawkins

chester lee hawkins — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:03:56 +0000

Thanks for the very interesting article, and do appreciate reading it very much. I am keenly aware of the “Early History of Blacks in the Church,” and have been since I first stepped my foot on the campus of Brigham Young University in 1981 as a student. I am an African-American, and have been a member since September 17, 1977. I have to say that my interests had never died down, because I am continuing to learn more about the good history of African-Americans in the Church during the the 19th Century. However, one must not ignore the fact that there are some unpleasant aspects that should be noted by all, regardless of its ugliness of racism and bigotry of the past. They will have to be dealt with thoughtfully, and rationally as well. I have not had a chance to view the DVD, however, I am acquainted the subject, and have communicated with the producers on the phone and through my email messages, with my sincerest appreciation and support for their outstanding contribution in this splendid production. Finally, I would like to encourage each of you to try to help our young Saints, especially young African-American youth Converts in the Church, because the question of Race, will arouse their curiosities and concerns. So one must be prepared to answer their questions honestly, and try to have the facts on hand. We should not leave it to the Missionaries to answer their question, but a thoughtful and well inform member should be promptly approached after a period of time, when the new African-American member Convert is settled into the Church. In other words, we must allow the Jello to be harden well. I am sorry for rambling on, however, I thought that it is important that I express them at this point. I am continuing to learn more, and am excited when I receive new valuable informations on the “History of Early African-American Saints. I enjoy reading your article, and it has been a great treat, indeed. Thanks, and have a great day.

Chester Lee Hawkins

By: Mormon Heretic

Mormon Heretic — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:07:01 +0000

I did another post on the Priesthood Ban previous to this which quotes several historians. John Dehlin's interview with Margaret Young was where I got the "with much rebuff" quote. If you want to listen to the actual interview with Margaret Young and Darius Gray, you can listen to it here. I'm guessing the "rebuff" quote is about 1/4 of the way into the over 1 hour interview. Margaret and Darius teamed up to write a series of historical fiction novels called "Standing on the Promises." I haven't read them, but I'm sure they're good. The DVD I mentioned in this post is fantastic; as I said most of the info in this post is found in the Special Features of the DVD. It's well worth the money. Margaret Young used to write at By Common Consent, but I don't believe she is actively writing there any more.

By: J Seth Anderson

J Seth Anderson — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:13:51 +0000

“She received poor reception by Nauvoo saints (“with much rebuff”), but Joseph Smith was very welcoming and hospitable”

Where can I learn more about this? I’m very familiar with early black Mormon history (or at least I thought I was, lol) This is the first I’ve heard that Jane received a poor welcome in Nauvoo. Do you have any sources to recommend? Thank you.

By: The Return of the Prodigal Son « Because I am Watching

The Return of the Prodigal Son « Because I am Watching — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:56 +0000

[...] Mormon Heritic (Not me, but someone else calling themselves the Mormon Heritic) did a fine post on Early Black Members of the Church. I highly recommend it for those who still struggle with the bigotry that is in our church thanks [...]

By: Mormon Heretic

Mormon Heretic — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:32:12 +0000

Lynn,

That’s very interesting information. So you’re saying Warner and William are the same person? Do you have a reference to support this information?