It surely is here in Southeast Texas.
In fact, one of the brothers of “the craft”, made a point to acknowledge, that Barak Obama, member of the Prince Hall lodge, was merely a (Clandestine member).
Very interesting the look on his face when it was mentioned that Barak Obama was a Freemason.
No, I don't think so, he says. Blacks don't become members, only clandestine members.
It appears the brothers, don't like the brothers.
Funny stuff.
That’s stupid.
I’ve visited a number of Texas lodges in West Texas and Pan Handle.
The master of the big lodge (1448) in Midland, TX is black. He’s also a big wig (33) in the Scottish Rite out of Lubbock.