Melodie Jackson shares her experiences growing up in the church as a Black woman. She discusses her journey with race and activism and how her mission to Brazil radically shifted her paradigm with race in the Church when (for the first time!) she was surrounded by Black leaders in her mission, stakes, and wards.

Melodie talks about her journey since and some of the struggles that she has felt trying to voice her opinions in Sunday School and Relief Society. What a great discussion about truly embracing differences in the Kingdom of God!

You can follow Melodie to keep tabs on her ideas and insights, especially in light of her new PhD program studying Afro Brazilian members of the Church, on Twitter: @kid_melodie
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