[ChocChipCookie]

I always thought the Masons were a very conservative, very white group.

[AuntB]

“I always thought the Masons were a very conservative, very white group.”

Yes, I did to, until I did some research for a book. The Cherokee had lodges in Indian Territory/Arkansas in the 1850’s-60’s and after. Blacks in the area also had lodges.

[MeanWestTexan]

Very conservative, yes. White, no.

My lodge (not Prince Hall) has black, white, hispanic, one Asian doctor who doesn’t show up, Jewish, Roman Catholic and every protestant denomination around.

[mnehring]

I always thought the Masons were a very conservative, very white group.

Very conservative when it comes to individual values but as you know, many people live conservative values but vote liberal. I wouldn't call the lodges 'very white', very diverse and one of the first fraternal groups to welcome members no matter their racial background.

[Designer]

"I always thought the Masons were a very conservative, very white group."

Shows that widely-held perceptions can be quite wrong.

Many "minorities" are members and for a fact, my BIL always supports DEMONCRATS.

[GVnana]

I always thought the Masons were a ... very white group.

There are no racial qualifications/discriminations in Free Masonry.