smac97 Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 Another uplifting story: Quote RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Library of Virginia and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced their partnership to preserve and digitize Evergreen Cemetery records. The Evergreen Cemetery Interment Volume, 1926–1962 will be conserved, deacidified, given a new binding, and made available on the Library of Virginia’s website in digital format for review, research, and transcription. Evergreen Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery located in the East End neighborhood of Richmond. “The Library of Virginia is grateful for the generous support of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which will allow us to conserve the interment register for Evergreen Cemetery for the period 1926 through 1962,” said Dr. Sandra G. Treadway, Librarian of Virginia. “This register contains invaluable information about so many men and women who played an important role in Richmond’s history. Descendants, genealogists, and historical researchers will find these registers immensely useful. We are so pleased to be able to preserve this treasure trove of information about Richmond’s African American community for future generations.” Back in 2015 the Church was involved in The Freedmen's Bureau Project. In June 2021 the Church and the NAACP held a press conference regarding "opportunities to build friendship and discuss shared initiatives that will continue to foster understanding and mutual respect." In June 2020 the Church and the NAACP issued "a joint op-ed posted on Medium early Monday under the title 'Locking arms for racial harmony in America.'" In July 2019 the NAACP invited President Nelson to speak at its convention in Detroit (see also here). In February 2019 the Church donated $2 million to the International African American Museum. In July 2018 "Elder Jack N. Gerard, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced expanded collaboration between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)." Quote “Local members of each organization are cosponsoring an education and employment initiative to truly increase opportunity among our brothers and sisters whom we identify together,” said Elder Gerard. "I'm pleased to announce that we will together launch an education and employment initiative with an eye towards national impact beginning in cities like Baltimore, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; and Camden, New Jersey," Elder Gerard told the audience. "We envision joint NAACP and LDS activities and projects all over this nation. We do not intend to be a flash in the pan; that is not our style, and we know it's not yours." In May 2019 the Church "honored the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Saturday night for the organization’s commitment to advancing equality and justice in society." In October 2018 senior leaders of the Church met with leaders from the NAACP for "a series of {} presentations held ... on their education and employment initiative that the Church and the NAACP have undertaken as a joint venture." In May 2018 the Church and the NAACP "released a joint statement Thursday morning {calling for greater civility and racial harmony} following a meeting in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City." In January 2004 the Church's Family History Library held an "African-American Family History Open House." I'm glad to see these ongoing efforts to build rapport and relationships between the Church and the African-American community. Thanks, -Smac
CV75 Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 22 hours ago, smac97 said: Another uplifting story: Back in 2015 the Church was involved in The Freedmen's Bureau Project. In June 2021 the Church and the NAACP held a press conference regarding "opportunities to build friendship and discuss shared initiatives that will continue to foster understanding and mutual respect." In June 2020 the Church and the NAACP issued "a joint op-ed posted on Medium early Monday under the title 'Locking arms for racial harmony in America.'" In July 2019 the NAACP invited President Nelson to speak at its convention in Detroit (see also here). In February 2019 the Church donated $2 million to the International African American Museum. In July 2018 "Elder Jack N. Gerard, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced expanded collaboration between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)." In May 2019 the Church "honored the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Saturday night for the organization’s commitment to advancing equality and justice in society." In October 2018 senior leaders of the Church met with leaders from the NAACP for "a series of {} presentations held ... on their education and employment initiative that the Church and the NAACP have undertaken as a joint venture." In May 2018 the Church and the NAACP "released a joint statement Thursday morning {calling for greater civility and racial harmony} following a meeting in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City." In January 2004 the Church's Family History Library held an "African-American Family History Open House." I'm glad to see these ongoing efforts to build rapport and relationships between the Church and the African-American community. Thanks, -Smac Many of these efforts are also of direct benefit to Black members and others who are seeking to provide temple ordinances for their dead forebears. 1
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