The BYU Slavery Project seeks healing

University of Utah Mormon Studies professor Paul Reeve discusses the 1852 Utah Legislature’s debate over a slavery law during the BYU Slavery Project conference at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Feb. 16, 2024. Scholars said a willingness to be uncomfortable with the nation’s history can be a key component to reconciliation during the 2024 BYU Slavery Project conference on the Brigham Young University campus. They also pleaded for healing through education and understanding during the conference, which was titled “Truth and Reconciliation” and drew more than 200 people...