I am Prince Hall Freemasonry. I was born one evening on March 6, 1775 in Boston Massachusetts. See to understand me; you must understand the time period in which I was born in. Life for Blacks was rough
during that time. We had few if any rights that whites had to respect; slavery and racial discrimination were the law of the land during the time in which I was born. I was originally composed of 15 strong individuals
who initially asked, sought and knocked but were turned away from the doors of universal Freemasonry. We persevered and eventually became the first class of Prince Hall Masons. Prince Hall, Cryrus Jonbus, Buestop
Slinger, Prince Rees, John Carter, Peter Freeman, Benjamin Tiler, Cuff Bufform, Thomas Sanderson, Prince Taylor, Cato Spears, Boston Smith, Peter Best, Forten Howard, Richard Tilly. I am Prince Hall
Freemasonry.
I am ancient, I am honorable. I am over 230 years old. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I’ve helped in the Underground Railroad movement, the abolitionist movement and the civil rights movement. Where there was need for service, a need for help and a need for support, you found me there. I am not a
religious organization, but I have always had a special relationship with the Black Church. God has definitely nurtured and guided me throughout my years. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
Many told me that I was illegitimate, that I did not originate from the same source as my Caucasian Brothers. That I had no right to wear the square and compass and that I could not call myself a Freemason. I didn’t let
this deter me, and not for one minute did I believe what they said. My birth certificate proves my authenticity. It’s so valuable that it resides in a bank vault in Boston Massachusetts. It’s the only surviving one of its
kind. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
You may find me in different forms, I may appear as a Royal Arch Mason, a Royal and Select Master, a Knight Templar, a Sublime Prince or a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, or a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, but I
am still Prince Hall Freemasonry.
You may be familiar with my offspring, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, or Phi Beta Sigma. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
From sharecroppers to Congressmen, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I have attracted men of all faiths and backgrounds. I am Bro. Richard Pryor, Bro. Alex Haley, Bro. W.E.B. Dubois, Bro. Booker T. Washington, Bro. Nat King Cole, Bro. Duke Ellington, Bro. Matthew Henson, Bro.
Thurgood Marshall, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I am Brother to a Sister who is fairest among thousands, altogether lovely. We walk side by side through life assisting and supporting each other. The Order of the Eastern Star, she is my Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter
my past, present and future. I will protect her from harm, and help her when she is in need, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I work behind the scenes to make sure things get done. I have never requested or wanted the general public to know all of the accomplishments that I have achieved. I am not recognized by my words, but by my deeds.
I am humble. You must be humble to do God’s work, and that’s what I have been doing, God’s work. I make sure that when a Brother’s work is done on earth and he has made that transition to the after-life that I tend
to the needs of his widow and orphans. I perform a ceremony that comforts the family in their time of need. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I have made good men better, and have tried to improve myself in Masonry. I have never sought anyone to join me; however thousands upon thousands of just and upright men have asked me, can they follow me. And
I have told them yes, if and only if you are of a mature age, believe in a supreme being and are morally just, for those are the men who I seek. Now I ask you, are you a Prince Hall Freemason?
during that time. We had few if any rights that whites had to respect; slavery and racial discrimination were the law of the land during the time in which I was born. I was originally composed of 15 strong individuals
who initially asked, sought and knocked but were turned away from the doors of universal Freemasonry. We persevered and eventually became the first class of Prince Hall Masons. Prince Hall, Cryrus Jonbus, Buestop
Slinger, Prince Rees, John Carter, Peter Freeman, Benjamin Tiler, Cuff Bufform, Thomas Sanderson, Prince Taylor, Cato Spears, Boston Smith, Peter Best, Forten Howard, Richard Tilly. I am Prince Hall
Freemasonry.
I am ancient, I am honorable. I am over 230 years old. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I’ve helped in the Underground Railroad movement, the abolitionist movement and the civil rights movement. Where there was need for service, a need for help and a need for support, you found me there. I am not a
religious organization, but I have always had a special relationship with the Black Church. God has definitely nurtured and guided me throughout my years. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
Many told me that I was illegitimate, that I did not originate from the same source as my Caucasian Brothers. That I had no right to wear the square and compass and that I could not call myself a Freemason. I didn’t let
this deter me, and not for one minute did I believe what they said. My birth certificate proves my authenticity. It’s so valuable that it resides in a bank vault in Boston Massachusetts. It’s the only surviving one of its
kind. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
You may find me in different forms, I may appear as a Royal Arch Mason, a Royal and Select Master, a Knight Templar, a Sublime Prince or a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, or a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, but I
am still Prince Hall Freemasonry.
You may be familiar with my offspring, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, or Phi Beta Sigma. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
From sharecroppers to Congressmen, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I have attracted men of all faiths and backgrounds. I am Bro. Richard Pryor, Bro. Alex Haley, Bro. W.E.B. Dubois, Bro. Booker T. Washington, Bro. Nat King Cole, Bro. Duke Ellington, Bro. Matthew Henson, Bro.
Thurgood Marshall, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I am Brother to a Sister who is fairest among thousands, altogether lovely. We walk side by side through life assisting and supporting each other. The Order of the Eastern Star, she is my Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter
my past, present and future. I will protect her from harm, and help her when she is in need, I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I work behind the scenes to make sure things get done. I have never requested or wanted the general public to know all of the accomplishments that I have achieved. I am not recognized by my words, but by my deeds.
I am humble. You must be humble to do God’s work, and that’s what I have been doing, God’s work. I make sure that when a Brother’s work is done on earth and he has made that transition to the after-life that I tend
to the needs of his widow and orphans. I perform a ceremony that comforts the family in their time of need. I am Prince Hall Freemasonry.
I have made good men better, and have tried to improve myself in Masonry. I have never sought anyone to join me; however thousands upon thousands of just and upright men have asked me, can they follow me. And
I have told them yes, if and only if you are of a mature age, believe in a supreme being and are morally just, for those are the men who I seek. Now I ask you, are you a Prince Hall Freemason?
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