Comments on: Walker Lewis

By: brother of a mormonfool

brother of a mormonfool — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:44:23 +0000

When it comes to sources, African-American historians have little material to use. They are faced with the problem of creating a comprehensive narrative that lacks solid evidence. Hence, the author fills in gaps, liberally makes assumptions and often produce such words as likely and seems.

Also, minority histories often focus on discrimination and persecution. The Walker Lewis story doesn’t stray far from the meta-narrative. So the author is well within the norms for writing such history.

By: Apostle Apostate

Apostle Apostate — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:51:37 +0000

Well Maybe his son was just trying to turn his people into a “white and delightsome people” Like Joe suggested the elders in far west do by taking indian women as wives, and second wives etc…

By: Keller

Keller — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:03:38 +0000

I am glad I could help make the Professor happy. Thanks for chiming in. I wouldn’t know otherwise if there is much of an audience for these article reviews. I will definitely try to keep ‘em coming.

By: Kerry Shirts

Kerry Shirts — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:27:06 +0000

What are you doing putting out this history like this? Are you not aware that we Mormons are supposed to be HIDING our history, not showing it? lol…….. GREAT article, thank you for posting. MORE! MORE! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee……….

Best,
Kerry (the happy Backyard Professor)

By: Blog Article on Walker Lewis | Blacklds.org

Blog Article on Walker Lewis | Blacklds.org — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:10:39 +0000

[...] David Keller writes a blog article on Walker Lewis. Walker was an early black Mormon who was an LDS Melchizedek priesthood holder, was an abolitionist, and was an active member of the underground railway. You can find the article at the following link. Walker Lewis Blog article. [...]

By: jer

jer — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:13:13 +0000

Thank you for this information. I learned a lot.