Alabama Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia
Author | : Marilyn T. Peebles |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-13 | : 6613886718 |
ISBN-10 | : 9786613886712 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alabama Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia by : Marilyn T. Peebles
Download or read book Alabama Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia written by Marilyn T. Peebles and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knights of Pythias fraternal organization was founded in 1865. African American men were denied membership and created their own organization in 1880. In Birmingham, Alabama, these Pythians became the cornerstone of an African American business community as well as a source of civic pride and racial solidarity.