David Noyce

Historian Matthew Harris discusses his new book, “Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality,” abut the LDS Church’s former priesthood/temple ban, from its racist roots under Brigham Young, to its removal and its aftermath with an eye especially on its effects on Black Latter-day Saints.

In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we mark the wedding month of June by looking at past stories and podcast about LDS marriages; a pastor who is teaching evangelicals about Mormonism on YouTube; a new stake in Africa; new temples; and a $55.8 million donation.

In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an immigrant-friendly church; same-sex couples attending church; a new MTC in Africa.

On this week’s “Mormon Land” podcast, Latter-day Saint scholars discuss church founder Joseph Smith’s polygamy and those who increasingly deny he ever participated in the practice.

In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we examine the contributions of the the apostle Bruce R. McConkie and his controversial book, "Mormon Doctrine"; church buys an apartment complex in Florida; Joseph Smith and polygamy; Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds latest take on the LDS Church; and a new book about LDS politicians.

Folklorists Christine and Christopher Blythe discuss LDS missionary folklore.

Latest from Mormon Land: Joseph Smith’s place in presidential campaign history

Latest from Mormon Land: LDS Church gains toehold in country on U.S. ‘watch list’

In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we talk about predictions for new temples to be named at General Conference.

In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we examine whether church leaders will weigh in on the presidential race at General Conference.