First Edition 2023
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Louisiana, Incorporated The Honorable Ralph Slaughter, Ph.D., CPA Most Worshipful Grand Master CEO/Publisher Editor in Chief: MWGM Ralph Slaughter Chief Advisor: Bro. Walter Simmons, Jr., PM, #148 Co - Editor: Bro. CJ Raymond #114 Co - Editor: Bro. Sherman Ruth, PM #261 Staff Writer: Bro. Treven Lagerman, PM #163 Staff Writer: Bro. Howard Matthews, #163
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From the Grand Master
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Louisiana PHA History
Features: When the Temple was Hopping
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Interview w/ a Living Legend
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Wor. Grand Chaplain Rev. Sidney Joshua
GWM Mary McGriff Bell
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Education: Badge of a Mason
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Brothers and Sisters Together
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Scenes from Regional Meetings
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Photography: Submissions and stock images
OES Mid - Winter Session
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Upcoming Events
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Mission Statement : The mission of The Plumb Line is to disseminate Masonic material to the Prince Hall Masonic Family, which documents the efforts of members of Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana to render community service (through unity and brotherly love) to im- prove the cultural, social, and economic conditions of the people of Louisiana.
The Plumb Line is published at: 1335 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
The Publisher and Editorial staff reserve the right to reject any material
DISCLAIMER: Articles, views, and/or opinions herein expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion or carry the endorsement of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana or any constituent Lodge within this Jurisdiction.
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