Black Service Organizations in the North

What was a key objective of Black fraternal orders when they first formed?

• To establish exclusive social clubs for the elite.

• To maintain the existing social hierarchy.

• To challenge racial segregation and redefine American democracy.

• To promote European Masonic traditions without alteration.

When did Black Freemasonry begin in the United States?

• 1619

• 1775

• 1865

• 1950

Who was instrumental in establishing the first African Lodge during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Prince Hall

• Hasan Jeffries

How did Black fraternal and sororal organizations contribute to the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s?

• They focused solely on social gatherings and community events.

• They provided financial support to political candidates.

• They served as meeting places for civil rights organizers and mobilized Black Americans against racial injustice.

• They advocated for the separation of Black and white communities.