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Mormon church's celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity

  • Written by Brittany Romanello, Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology, Arizona State University
imageEach year, the church's 'Luz de las Naciones' event celebrates Latino cultures.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Every November since 2002, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has held an annual show called “Luz de las Naciones,” or “Light of the Nations.” With a cast of more than 500, most of whom...

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