 In 1985, Marva Collins started a "Genesis II" group in Oakland, California and published a newsletter focused on news about black Mormons until 1988.The Genesis Group was reorganized in 1996, based on a perception that African Americans still had unique issues and could benefit from a chance to affiliate with one another.Leaders of the group include Darius Gray (1997–2003), Don Harwell (2003–2018), and Davis Stovall (2018-present).