It seems to be ok here in PA. But we have had and understanding with Prince Hall not to go after african americans and thereby weaken them. It is totally unwriten and was told to me by many other members. We do recognize Prince Hall and I have met many of the men who meet in the same temple we do. I really never understood the separtaion. A good man is a good man.

Brethren.

Unfortunately things are not so bright in the “ ol bigot state” of Maryland. All though there is formally an acceptance of PH by the GL of AAFM of Maryland, the process of a PH Mason to visit an AAFM Lodge follows.

The PH Brother contacts the Secretary of the lodge he wishes to visit.
Secretary informs the WM, then the Brothers vote on the right to visit.
If Fair, the GM is informed then the GL of PH is informed the Bro may visit.

This is how the WM explained it to me. I may be a little off. I’m told the process is similar for a Bro who wishes to visit PH. Oh did I mention, that as the WM was explaining this to me one of the past masters chimed in and said, “ its good it’s that way, it will be a cold day in hell before I sit in lodge with a ******”

Mean while PH lodges are thriving in Maryland, and AAFM is barely holding its head up. The way I look at it there are two positive things, in two years I’ll be master of my lodge, and in five to ten years the majority of the members of my lodge will most likely be dead. Looks like a fresh start, at least for my lodge.

POTS