Negro Masonry in the United States - Hardcover

by Harold Van Buren Voorhis (Author)

""Negro Masonry in the United States"" is a comprehensive study of the history and development of African American Freemasonry in the United States. Written by Harold Van Buren Voorhis, a noted historian and Masonic scholar, the book explores the origins of black Masonry in America, tracing its roots back to the early 18th century and the arrival of Prince Hall, a free black man who was initiated into a Masonic lodge in Boston. Voorhis examines the challenges faced by black Freemasons in the early years of the movement, including discrimination and exclusion from mainstream lodges. He also explores the role of black Masonry in the Civil Rights Movement, and the ways in which it provided a platform for African American leaders to organize and advocate for social justice.Throughout the book, Voorhis provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events that shaped the history of black Masonry in the United States, including the establishment of the first African American Grand Lodge in Philadelphia in 1815, and the founding of the Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Washington D.C. in 1931.""Negro Masonry in the United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the African American experience in America. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of American history, and sheds light on the important role that black Masonry has played in shaping the social, cultural, and political landscape of the United States.This is a complete history of Prince Hall Masonry including the Blue Degrees, Scottish Rite and Eastern Star. Introduction by Carl Claudy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.