Seeking Social Justice at BYU - Saane Siale Pt. 2 | Ep 1772
In the highly anticipated Part Two of Saane's story, we pick up as she navigates her first year at BYU. Prepare for a candid exploration of her experiences as a person of color, including the challenges of dating and the fetishization she encounters from those who served Polynesian missions. As the conversation unfolds, Saane reveals the pervasive racism and hostile environment she faced from white peers, exacerbated by the election of Donald Trump. Saane shares her journey of self-discovery as she grapples with deep conflicts between her beliefs, values and identity and her determination to make a difference wherever she serves be it family, BYU and her mission to Tahiti. Don't miss this eye-opening episode as Saane discusses her evolving views and offers recommendations for a more inclusive BYU, all while reflecting on her heritage and the profound impact of her experiences.
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Part 1 here: • A Tongan Mormon Story - Saane Siale P...
00:03:45 Where we left off, picking up on first year at BYU
00:07:45 Dated as a “dare,” fetishization by those who served Polynesian missions
00:15:00 Set up for failure as a POC at BYU
00:28:00 Racism from white peers leads to a constantly hostile environment for speaking up
00:47:00 Trump’s election win causes at increased hostility, racism & bigotry at the MTC
00:58:00 Student organizations like Black Student Union are there DESPITE BYU not because of it
01:09:00 Saane’s Patriarchal Blessing assigns her to the tribe of “Manasseh” and predicts a Polynesian mission
01:15:00 Fear override’s Saane’s previous courage and “voice” at the MTC
01:20:00 When her brothers attempts to end his life, she is told her mission work will “save” him
01:30:00 Starting to change beliefs and ways she taught the Gospel
01:33:45 Saane starts recognizing on her mission how high the number of sexual assaults are by Church leaders
01:36:00 Saane’s anger at how unprepared the Church and the MTC made her to address complex subjects and situations on her mission
01:55:00 Saane returns home honorably
02:04:00 Saane returns to BYU with renewed hope for the experience and dating by attending a multicultural student ward
02:09:00 Dating & marriage problems Saane experiences or witnesses among her peers.
02:40:30 Saane’s recommendations for BYU after working for their “Multi Cultural Students” office.
03:14:15 Xenophobia at BYU, progressive students too afraid to stand up
03:22:00 Working with the Black Menaces
03:41:00 Saane knows she did all she could to make BYU better but grieves so little could actually change
04:03:00 COVID provides relief for Saane’s by not having to go to Church in person
04:05:30 Saane is able to have more honest conversations about belief with those close to her
04:08:00 Realizing her values were fundamentally opposed to the Church
04:11:30 Addressing doctrinal and scriptural racism in Mormonism
04:15:30 The Church’s steps and actions are ALWAYS performative
04:18:00 Saane’s thoughts on her still-believing family & heritage
04:20:30 Devil’s advocate: does Saane owe it to the Church to stay in it for her opportunities?
04:35:30 What are Saane’s beliefs now?
04:44:30 Final Thoughts
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