Title: Alabama Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia
Description: 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.
Subjects: African americans, alabama, Alabama, history, African American fraternal organizations, History, African Americans, Social life and customs, Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Alabama Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia