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The idea for the creation of an Order of the Eastern Star for black women was first proposed by William Myers, a Grand Master in the Prince Hall Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia. With Georgiana Thomas he set about getting the ritual and organization approved by the official of the Lodge and the first Chapter of the Prince Hall Order of ...
The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris , a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873.
In honor of her role as founder of AKA, in 1926 Alpha Kappa Alpha designated her Honorary Basileus, the only member with that title. [9] In 1951, the sorority established the Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Endowment Fund. [9] In 1994 Lyle's granddaughters, Andrea Lyle-Wilson and Muriel Lyle-Smith, were inducted as honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha. [9]
As one of the most influential Black women celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is an actress, philanthropist, producer and global media leader. She hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show, “The ...
This list of famous African American women to know in 2024 includes singers, actors, athletes, entrepreneurs, politicians and more inspiring modern Black women.
Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous Black historical figures out there. She was born into slavery in Maryland in the early 19th century. She was born into slavery in Maryland in the early ...
Member of Docena Lodge No. 815, Docena, Alabama, as well as the Zamora Shriners and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 118 in Birmingham. [10] Warner Baxter (1889–1951), American film actor of the silent and early talkie period. Second person to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Member Cahuenga Lodge No. 513, Hollywood, California. [10]
Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry created for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. Prince Hall Freemasonry is the oldest and largest (300,000+ initiated members) predominantly African-American fraternity in the United States.