By Esther Claudette Gittens Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a pivotal figure in its history, remains one of the most polarizing leaders in American religious and political history. While revered by many within the LDS Church for his leadership during the westward migration […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: imagesef / Shutterstock.com The Northern Baptist Church, now known as the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), has a complex history concerning race relations and its interactions with Black and Native American communities. While the denomination has made significant strides toward inclusivity and social justice, certain historical actions and […]