Essay examines racial harmony after 1978 priesthood revelation
August 19, 2026 at 2:06 AM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Meridian Magazine publishes an essay by Elder Ahmad S. Corbitt of the Seventy reflecting on racial harmony within the LDS Church following the 1978 revelation extending priesthood and temple blessings to Black members. Elder Corbitt, who converted from the Nation of Islam and has served in leadership positions including as mission president, offers his perspective on progress and ongoing challenges. The essay appears in a collection titled "Stay Thou Nearby: Reflections on the 1978 Revelation on the Priesthood."
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