‘Worst speech’ in LDS history: Brigham’s screed against a ‘cursed’ Black race
His stance led to a priesthood/temple ban that lasted for nearly 130 years, U. historian notes, and strayed from Joseph Smith’s original vision.
(Tribune file photo) Brigham Young, second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, instituted a ban preventing Black members from priesthood ordinations and temple ordinances.