(Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) A choir for the Genesis Group, a support congregation for Black Latter-day Saints, rehearses in 2016. Matthew Harris' new book, “Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality,” examines the faith's former priesthood/temple ban from its racist roots to the decades after its removal.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.