‘Mormon Land’: It’s time for members to call out racism, says Black Latter-day Saint leader
Genesis Group president says his congregants sometimes “don’t feel safe” in their own wards.
(Ronell Hugh) Genesis Group President Ronell Hugh says he encountered a racist threat while hiking in Utah County.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.