I am old in years (60) but young in masonry. I understand the frustration that our young brothers feel and I have felt the same way BUT I also have experienced overt and covert racism in my life. Fortunately most of the younger generations haven't had to face it as much as my or my parents generations have. Now to explain why baby steps had to be made. In 2007 the GL of Texas and the PHGL of Texas agreed to recognition without visitation. This was done because the makeup of most Grand Lodges leans towards older members. We have younger members joining but many of them don't attend Annual Sessions to be able to voice their opinions and vote. This leaves the older members, many with lingering negative feelings and experiences, to determine the direction that the craft will go and they were and are comfortable with the separation. When Texas finally approved visitation in 2016, there were some members from both sides that loudly voiced negative opinions about it. To change the culture thus move masonry forward, we need our our younger members to get involved. Lead the change.