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Prince Hall Emancipation Proclamation service

AndreAshlar

Registered User
I attended my first Prince Hall Emancipation Proclamation service yesterday at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and jurisdictions yesterday. It was great to see a united masonic front that transcended race and historical prejudices. Beautiful.
 

jwardl

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I attended my first Prince Hall Emancipation Proclamation service yesterday at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and jurisdictions yesterday. It was great to see a united masonic front that transcended race and historical prejudices. Beautiful.
I'm unaware of this ceremony, and don't know if it's performed in Texas (not being a PH Mason)
Can you describe what takes place? I like the sound of the "... united Masonic front."
 

AndreAshlar

Registered User
@jwardl The ceremony was the 152nd anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation that physically liberated black American slaves and outlawed slavery in the U.S. It is an annual celebration by Prince Hall Affiliated Masons. Here in Maryland, where we enjoy mutual recognition, mainstream masons participate in the festivities along with Prince Hall Affiliated brethren of the craft in a demonstration of support and true brotherly love. It was an awesome sight and experience for me.
 
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jwardl

Registered User
I love to hear stories of brothers having each others' back.
Perhaps now that things have changed in Texas, we'll be able to duplicate your success. Thanks!
 

AndreAshlar

Registered User
It is my sincere prayer that all jurisdictions mutually recognize one another and act upon the square with brethren in deed. Not just words. We, as builders, have too much work to do. In 2015, many of the issues we face should be of the past.
 

AndreAshlar

Registered User
Today, in my jurisdiction (MWPHGLMD), we celebrate the 153rd anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. All are welcome to join us at 1307 Eutaw Street in Baltimore, MD at 3 PM.
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
I love to hear stories of brothers having each others' back.
Perhaps now that things have changed in Texas, we'll be able to duplicate your success. Thanks!
I'm the same way. I ask a lot of people if they know of any stories where Prince Hall masons helped mainstream of vice versa
 

AndreAshlar

Registered User
As usual, support from the Grand Lodge of Maryland was heavy at our Emancipation Proclamation celebration this year. I'm proud of the current state of Maryland masonry.
 

acjohnson53

Registered User
The brothers in Maryland have always been strong. My experience is been nothing but positive when I was a Young Master Mason in the military, thru them I learned a lot on becoming a PHA Master Mason. many Kudos to the Brothers in Maryland..

EA:10/91
FC:11/91
MM:12/91
 

AndreAshlar

Registered User
The brothers in Maryland have always been strong. My experience is been nothing but positive when I was a Young Master Mason in the military, thru them I learned a lot on becoming a PHA Master Mason. many Kudos to the Brothers in Maryland..

EA:10/91
FC:11/91
MM:12/91
Were you raised in the MWPHGLMD?
 
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