Elder S. Gifford Nielsen on the Black 14, feeding the hungry and healing communities, with guest host Sheri Dew

<p>In 1969, 14 members of the University of Wyoming football team <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/11/18/23217525/black-14-philanthropy-church-of-jesus-christ-unite-food-donations-healing-saviors-grace">were unfairly dismissed for asking to participate in a peaceful racial protest</a> in a game against Brigham Young University. A half-century later on Sept. 24, 2022, two <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/9/26/23372935/members-of-black-14-light-the-y-at-byu-wyoming-game">members of the group, now known as the “Black 14”, ceremoniously lit the Y on the mountain above BYU’s Cougar Stadium</a>. At their side was<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2013/4/27/23224467/elder-s-gifford-nielsen-general-authority-seventy-2013"> Elder S. Gifford Nielsen</a>, a General Authority Seventy and former BYU quarterback. Elder Nielsen joins this episode of The Church News podcast to talk about how the Church has partnered with the<a href="https://www.black14.net/"> Black 14</a> to heal that community rift while feeding the hungry, his <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/4/7/23265820/first-presidency-announces-2022-2023-area-leadership-assignments">newest assignment as president of the Church’s Africa West Area</a>, and how examples of Christ-like leadership continue to shape his life today. He is joined by fellow BYU alumni Sister<a href="https://deseretbook.com/t/author/sheri-l-dew"> Sheri Dew</a>, executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. and a former member of the Relief Society general presidency, as guest host.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">T</a><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">he Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>