The Alabama Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia A Brief History |
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| Author:
| Peebles, Marilyn T. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-5814-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $68.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.