Elijah Able was one of the first Black men ordained to the priesthood in early Latter-day Saint history. However, in 1852, a policy was introduced that restricted Black members from receiving the priesthood and temple ordinances. This policy remained in place until 1978. 👉Watch the full videos from our Blacks and the Priesthood Series on YouTube. #lds #mormon #mormonism #religion #christianhistory #mormonhistory #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #mormonismexplained #blacksandthepriesthood #blackhistory