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Page 3 March 17. 1978 r® ,‘u- I % j let® atari 111; "Ego Black York Kite Masons. Masons Celebrate 115th Year By Larry Simpson fits (| ileweda Ml# loaepict nil fed icersfor di it lilts year marks the 115 anniversary of the Black York Rite Masons in Georgia. York Rite Masons have served and still serves, to bring people of various siocio-econmic backgrounds and religious persuasions together They attempt to carry forth practical ap plications of moral truths and fellowship. Masonry is also the oldest fraternal organization in existence, tracing its histor y back to the biblical times of King Solomon even before the Pryamids of Egypt. The roots of Masonry on these shores can be traced back to Boston just before the Revoluntary War in 1775. Fifteen free Black men were made Masons in a white military masonic lodge of British soldiers stationed in Boston. These men, black and white worked together until the end of the war when the British had to leave the city and the lodge. After several years of trying to secure a warrant ijtskt (charter) the lodge was t“k'| successful in its attempt. A sto t warrant was granted by the tJdtou parenting National Grand Lodge of England. It should if it igverj' M CM affirit life nasif j, fie lad j ilka Man; :!ido. d York Rite Masons have a charter, the white Masons do not Tn 1847 a National Grand Lodge of Free Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons was held. Its purpose was to solidify the many states with lodges of Afro- American hertiage. Georgia was one of the first in this number forming its first State Gi and Lodge in 1865 under the guidance of G.W.S. Terry a State Grand Master. The pioneers of York Rite Masons in Georgia was L.J. Price and Bishop H.M. Turner. Both'men have Atlanta area high schools named after them. The current Grand Master Hon. J.W. Lemon and his father J.E. Lemon both have often been called Mr. N.A.A.C.P. of south central Georgia. These men were in the forefront of activist politics and human rights in that area. Both men worked with A. Phillip Randolph and Walter White. Masons are often found interwoven into the fabric of our heritage especially in our churches. Both operate upon the Christian ethic and attempt to spread humanity and fellowship to men of all creeds. King Movie A Disgrace By Larry Simpson The greatest hero of our time is the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. By far his accomplishments out distance any made by presidents or other world figures. King was able to motivate a race of people towards a common goal. That goal being equality and respect. No other leader black or white has been able to capture the world’s at tention: not with bombs or threats but with sincerity and a passion for righteousness. Black people know King as a strong, powerful and persuasive individual. His power was heard in his speechs. His strength was shown as he placed himself on the front line of battle. When others preached the word King practiced it. When others talked about doing King did it. NBC’s movie “King” vas supposed to be a lan dmark presentation. During the summer while the movie was being filmed many local leaders, Hosea Williams and Ralph Abernathy, denounced the movie. Those of us who didn’t understand why those comments went made can now, after veiwing the film, un derstand why. Floyd Donald of the SGA had this to say: The NBC moviewasa farce.lt distdrted the image of a truly God sent man. The white producers got exactly what they wanted and that was to distort the name of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I can’t understand how Coretta King and Andy Ralph Abernathy, King’s right hand man as, a meager role and flaunt Andy Young is a slap to Rev. Abernathy’s face. Most of us during that time didn’t realize who Andy Young was but everyone knew Rev. Abernathy and Hosea Williams. This film will be cause for debate for a time to come and it should wake black people up. We can now truly see what’s happening. One of our black heroes is being made into something less. The “Dream” is being tarnished by those who seek to destroy us all. The movie should be our first step in trying to right those wrongs perpetuated against us. Young could let a movie so distasteful hit the tube. The movie has set us back some 10 or 15 years. This opinion is shared by many students on this campus. After all of the deeds of this great man Abby Mann, of Kojak fame, has the nerve to hand black America a film that may rate alongside D.W. Grif fith’s “Birth of a Nation.” I cannot find fault in the actor’s performances. Paul Winfield and Cicely Tyson gave excellent per formances. Be that as it may, to portray King as a weak, indecisive, frightened man is a blasphemy to black people. To portray WHOAMlV Who Am I? Dear Lord, please 'ell me Who Am I? Who are you My Child - you are the most precious living beast ihai ever tip-ioed upon the earth. Then tell me Dear Lord Why do I feel so blue and truly being misused by the people of the nation who have no con sideration forme. My Child - My Child - yes, my Lord the people of the nation have no appreciation for the Love you have for them. If I get ill Dear Lord would anybody care? Would they bring me flowers or read a holy pray er? If I shall live or die or just shed tears inside beiive me Lord - The people of 'he nation would laugh behind my back ins'ead of having compassion for me. Lord. I wonder if a White Man saw me in need would he care? Lord, I even wonder if my own race a Black Man saw me in need would he care? Does it really made a difference what race a person may be? I 'hough' aii 'he time 'hat the race of a person judged wha' he or she can be. My Child - My Child each and every man is creaied equal. No man is be"er 'han another. Listen to me"1 am aware of 'he wicked deed that ‘he people are now doing in the world - Believe me i' will be an end - for all wrong doing. Why because it is 1 who cares iNar^^^yaUjjgs Co-Editors: Deborah C. Lipscomb and Thomas Torrence News Editor: Larry Simpson \ssistant Layout Editors: Charles Anderson and Ann L< Wead L Photographers: Joy Gray, Deborah C. Lipscomb and| Tyraun Patterson i Staff Writers: Charles Anderson, Sdleiman Azeez, Veverly| Byrd, Joy Gray, Denise L. Green, Marcia E Jones, Kathy! Moore. Larry Simpson