David Carroll jr
Registered User
I think the whole " can someone get into this lodge in this state because he's black" is irrelevant. I know a brother in Utah who is black that was raised in the mainstream lodge but then was blackballed for York Rite because of some people in the old guard. In NC a black man or any man for that matter can petition a lodge , however there still is some animosity as far as whether or not they'd get in. Just because a state recognizes PH doesn't mean racism still doesn't exist and vice versa. Ex: even though FL LA MS and GA don't recognize PHA I hope a man of any color would be admitted into their lodge..: and I'm sure it's happened once or twice
Regardless .... Just remember to do good unto all and that EVERY human being has a claim on your kind offices
Although Louisiana Grand Lodge does not recognize PHA yet, we do have a few men of color in the Louisiana GL. Of course this was much to chagrin and consternation of some of our more seasoned but not very mature Brethern.