‘Mormon Land’: Why being colorblind isn’t an option if you want to root out racism

Leaders are making strides with new essay, says Mauli Bonner, but “there’s a history of racism that hasn’t been fully dealt with.” He offers suggestions to help the healing and mend the hurt.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Betty Sawyer, left, president of Ogden's NAACP branch, and Mauli Bonner, center, share a laugh in 2022 as new monuments honoring Black pioneers are unveiled at This Is the Place State Heritage Park in Salt Lake City. Bonner has offered suggestions for rooting out racism.

‘Mormon Land’: Why being colorblind isn’t an option if you want to root out racism

Leaders are making strides with new essay, says Mauli Bonner, but “there’s a history of racism that hasn’t been fully dealt with.” He offers suggestions to help the healing and mend the hurt.

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