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This video discusses the history of black fraternal organizations in the US, starting with the establishment of Prince Hall and 14 free black men's initiation into a British army regimental lodge in Boston in 1775. Black freemasonry helped establish the first African lodge, and over time, dozens of similar organizations emerged for both men and women, organizing political activities against racist and discriminatory policies. These fraternal orders became centers for civil rights organizing, mobilizing black Americans to fight for justice and reinforcing racial pride.
In this section, we learn about the origins of black fraternal organizations in America. Black freemasonry dates back to 1775 when Prince Hall and 14 other free black men were initiated into a regimental lodge of the British army stationed in Boston during the American Revolution. Hall's activism and leadership helped establish the very first African lodge. Between the early 1800s and the 20th century, dozens of black fraternal federations emerged, with chapters across the US and abroad. These organizations were not limited to men, as African-American women also organized through sorority organizations like the Eastern Stars, and both men and women participated in political activities, fighting against policies that were racist and discriminatory. The fraternal orders became important centers for civil rights organizing, with the Prince Hall masons and other black fraternal and sorority orders mobilizing black Americans to fight against racial injustice while reinforcing racial pride.
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