[3] Her passion for LDS history began as a child hearing stories of the early church from her grandmother, born in Utah in 1872, to British immigrant parents.

[5] In retirement, she has served LDS Church missions as a psychologist for LDS Family Services, as well as at the Nauvoo Illinois Temple and St. George Temple Visitors’ Center, and a writer for the Priesthood and Family Department.

[1] In 2011, Black was invited by the Utah Democrats to be the keynote speaker at their annual Eleanor Roosevelt luncheon.

As of January 2016[update], they had served several church service historical missions in St. George, Utah.

[7][8][9] Among her books are Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man (with John Telford), Joseph, Exploring the Life and Ministry of the Prophet (with Andrew Skinner), Setting the Record Straight: Emma Smith: An Elect Lady, Setting the Record Straight: Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, Son of Man, Vol.