Channel, Margi and John discuss racism in general in the United States, and racism experienced in Utah by Channel and her children in Utah based on their skin color, with even her lighter-skinned children getting treated better than those with darker skin. Channel finally starts finding her own voice and speaking out about her experiences and observations in the church but with continued pushback from leaders, Channel decides to resign and starts her platform on Tiktok. We learn where and how Channel is doing now that she's left the Church and found her voice and is finding herself again after all this time. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettenoir4 Watch Channel's Full Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbyGhOXVSqE&list=PLxq5opj6GqOCQclBv9mdHAYD5UQHb9YCp VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:00 Channel’s experiences during racially-charged current events in the US including the 2016 election, George Floyd, BLM protests, Colin Kapernick, Candice Owens, etc. 00:27:30 Mormons show Channel who they really are 00:37:00 Justice in America and in Utah 00:42:00 First black woman speaking in General Conference 00:49:30 Examples of microaggressions, being touched by strangers at the grocery store, etc. 00:59:30 Pushback from LDS leaders as Channel starts speaking to them about racism. “I couldn’t breathe. I am miserable.” 01:09:00 Channel joins TikTok to speak her truth. 01:15:45 Transracial adoptees in Mormonism 01:19:30 What it feels like to speak up & why tiktok: Educate, Awareness, Change 01:25:20 What Channel wants from the Mormon church: an apology, and teach anti-racism 01:26:45 How white members are victims too 01:37:00 I’m good because I’m me 01:39:00 The harder parts of rebuilding 01:41:00 What’s bringing you joy and safety these days? 01:41:30 ExMormon spaces of safety, enjoying each other’s company 01:48:50 Do you regret joining the Mormon church? 01:56:30 What black people should know before joining the Mormon church Her summary of being in the Mormon church: Hell Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/leaving-mormonism-over-racism/ Related Videos: LDS Discussions Race & Priesthood: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq5opj6GqOCTTfO6ICeeySPeTB4Y1aX3 Mormon Leader Condemns Activism Towards the Church: https://youtu.be/IDRJgvAgcpY Gender Discrimination in the Mormon Church: https://youtu.be/k-sefu4zgwQ ABOUT US: Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism - hosted by Dr. John Dehlin. At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We also occasionally interview scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1) Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology, 2) Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis, and 3) Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions. Mormon Stories Podcast is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Amazon Smile: Be sure to select “Mormon Stories” website: https://smile.amazon.com app: https://amz.run/5r2M Our Platforms: Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 #MormonStories #mormon #blackmormons