# 1978 Revelation on Priesthood

> revelation announced by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1978 that reversed a long-standing policy excluding men of black African descent from the priesthood

**Wikidata**: [Q4578287](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4578287)  
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