Historian explores story of Green Flake, enslaved man in Mormon history
August 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Analyzing Mormonism's video examining the story of Green Flake, an enslaved man rumored to have been given to the LDS Church as tithing, has drawn 2,323 views in 39 hours. The content unpacks the complicated history beyond the widely circulated rumor.
The video addresses one of the most sensitive areas of Mormon history—the Church's relationship with slavery and Black members in the 19th century.
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