Commentary: LDS prophets call for antiracism leadership — are members responding?
October 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A Salt Lake Tribune commentary examines whether Latter-day Saints are heeding their leaders' directive to "lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice." The piece questions whether members are following through on prophetic calls to combat racism, noting some progress but expressing doubt about the depth of change.
The analysis comes as Church leadership has made repeated statements on racial justice and inclusion. The commentary evaluates member response to these calls across the denomination.
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