Conference planned by black Mormons will feature black Mormons, talking about black LDS history and experiences

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Mormon women Tamu Smith and LaShawn Williams in Lehi on Friday June 2, 2017.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Mormon women Tamu Smith and LaShawn Williams in Lehi on Friday June 2, 2017.

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