Prince Hall Freemasonry

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Prince Hall Freemasonry is a historically Black branch of Freemasonry in the United States, founded in the 18th century by Prince Hall and known for its fraternal, charitable, and community-focused activities.

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instanceOf African-American organization
Masonic organization
fraternal organization
country United States
foundedBy Prince Hall
hasAssociatedBody Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star
Prince Hall Scottish Rite
Prince Hall Shriners
Prince Hall York Rite
hasCharacteristic Masonic landmarks observance
ritual-based meetings
secret ballot for membership
use of degrees
hasDemographic predominantly African-American membership
hasEthnicFocus African Americans
linked to: Black Americans
hasFocusArea civil rights support
education
scholarships
youth mentorship
hasHistoricalRole leadership training ground for Black community leaders
support network during segregation
hasLanguage English
hasMasonicBodyType Grand Lodge system
hasMasonicRite Scottish Rite
York Rite
hasMembershipRequirement belief in a Supreme Being
male membership (traditional)
hasNotableLodge African Lodge No. 459
hasOrganizationalStructure Grand Lodges
linked to: Grand Lodge

subordinate lodges
hasPrimaryActivity charitable activities
community service
fraternal activities
hasPurpose community uplift
leadership development
moral improvement
mutual aid
hasRecognitionStatus recognized by many mainstream Grand Lodges in the United States
hasValue brotherly love
relief
truth
historicalContext racial segregation in the United States
inception 18th century
namedAfter Prince Hall
operatesIn local lodges
state Grand Lodges
religiousTradition Freemasonry
linked to: Freemasons
usesSymbol square and compasses

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Senior Deacon existsInJurisdiction Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall founded Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall subjectOf Prince Hall Freemasonry
Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America hasMember Prince Hall Grand Lodges (recognized) in North America
linked to: Prince Hall Freemasonry
African Lodge No. 459 affiliation Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Shriners affiliatedWith Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Shriners operatesWithin African American Masonic circles
linked to: Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Shriners requiresMembershipIn Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Scottish Rite affiliatedWith Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Scottish Rite partOf Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Scottish Rite hasPrimaryConstituency African American Freemasons
linked to: Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Scottish Rite recognizes Prince Hall Grand Lodges
linked to: Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall York Rite affiliation Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Masonic Temple (Atlanta) associatedWith Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Masonic Temple (Atlanta) associatedWith African American Freemasonry
linked to: Prince Hall Freemasonry
John Wesley Dobbs memberOf Prince Hall Freemasonry