fatboys, you have WHAT proof? You have word of mouth. Other than Pres. Kimball, may the fine man rest in peace, who witnessed this? What actual proof is there other than the word of MAYBE a few dozen men, at most? Likely only...a couple?
But that's ok. I ask for absolute proof, and likewise I should comply as well. So, with thanks to Google, here we go!
http://mormonmatters.org/2009/10/21/1968-1970-the-civil-rights-movement-comes-to-byu/
http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/BSU_BYU.htm
http://www.uwyo.edu/robertshistory/fired_by_conscience.htm
http://www.sltrib.com/byucougars/ci_13728556
http://www.utlm.org/onlinebooks/curseofcain_part1.htm
Now, let's look at this from the business point of view. Just imagine how many people and businesses the LDS could sue for lying, defamation of character, slander, libel, and what have you? Boy, they could make a killing! Literally! Except for one small problem. Proof. Ultimately the Blacks and non-whites were denied more than a civil right, but salvation. You're in a ship. It sinks. The blacks and non-white help get survivors to an island to survive, but you then kick the blacks and non-whites off because...they're not white. Figuratively speaking, of course.
Now we can reflect on this as I was instructed when I became an elder. Satan will do and say many things, fool many people, into believing the lies and heresy made about the church, to push people away, and to even push those weak in faith from within "our"/your fold. Which would explain more than just the racism the LDS had. It also would explain the news stories about Joseph Smith and his treasure hunting escapades in NH & NY. Using the very same trick- the Umim & Thummim, to find treasure. And his subsequent convictions. But no, that's all made up nonsense by Lucifer.
Now look at it from a different angle fatboys. Warren Jeffs.
He's really not much different than Joseph Smith, is he?
Amazing what Lucifer will do to disfigure the church and make it look evil to push people away....