The Secret History of Prince Hall Freemasonry.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Seymour, Ann
- Source
- American Heritage. Oct2020, Vol. 65 Issue 6, p10-10. 1p.
- Subject
- *AFRICAN American freemasonry
*CIVIL rights movements
*SECRET societies
*CIVIL rights
*AFRICAN American social conditions
- Language
- ISSN
- 0002-8738
The article discusses the history of Prince Hall Freemasonry, which is the oldest fraternal organization of African Americans in the U.S. According to Prince Hall Grand Lodge treasure Kevin Wardally, the organization is not just a group of people but a sacred trust handed down to generations. Also cited are how the African Americans' fight for civil rights led to the foundation of the organization and how the group supported the Civil Rights Movement.