There are people who, for various reasons, have tried concealing information about their racial history. During a time when people of color faced hostile situations and a difficult quality of life, one of the main reasons for this was to survive. It was a method used across the United States long before the Mormon pioneers settled in Utah, and in some instances, continues today. The life story of ArLene Ables Lynn is one example. She’s the descendant of Elijah Able, the first Black man to receive the priesthood within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830. FULL STORY: https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/utah-researcher-explains-racial-complications-of-passing-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-arlene-ables-lynn-elijah-able _______________ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to kutv.com. Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: facebook.com/KUTV2News TikTok: @kutv2news Twitter: @kutv2news Instagram: @kutv2news If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to kutv.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on kutv.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also submit tips by email or phone. Email: newsdesk@kutv2.com Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234 _______________ KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah