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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Target entity: Prince Hall Freemasonry Context triple: [Senior Deacon, existsInJurisdiction, Prince Hall Freemasonry]
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Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
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Masonic lodges
Masonic lodges are local organizational units of Freemasonry that serve as fraternal, ritual, and social centers for members, historically influential in intellectual and civic life, especially during the Enlightenment era.
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Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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York Rite Craft Masonry
York Rite Craft Masonry is the foundational set of Masonic degrees within the York Rite system, emphasizing traditional lodge symbolism, moral instruction, and the development of a Master Mason’s character and understanding.
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Continental Freemasonry
Continental Freemasonry is a branch of Freemasonry, most prevalent in Europe, known for its more liberal, secular, and often politically engaged approach compared to traditional Anglo-American Masonic traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Prince Hall Freemasonry Target entity description: 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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A.
Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
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B.
Masonic lodges
Masonic lodges are local organizational units of Freemasonry that serve as fraternal, ritual, and social centers for members, historically influential in intellectual and civic life, especially during the Enlightenment era.
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C.
Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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D.
York Rite Craft Masonry
York Rite Craft Masonry is the foundational set of Masonic degrees within the York Rite system, emphasizing traditional lodge symbolism, moral instruction, and the development of a Master Mason’s character and understanding.
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E.
Continental Freemasonry
Continental Freemasonry is a branch of Freemasonry, most prevalent in Europe, known for its more liberal, secular, and often politically engaged approach compared to traditional Anglo-American Masonic traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
African-American organization
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Masonic organization ⓘ fraternal organization ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| foundedBy | Prince Hall ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedBody |
Order of the Eastern Star
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surface form:
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 |
Black Americans
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surface form:
African Americans
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| hasFocusArea |
civil rights support
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education ⓘ scholarships ⓘ youth mentorship ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalRole |
leadership training ground for Black community leaders
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support network during segregation ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | English ⓘ |
| hasMasonicBodyType | Grand Lodge system ⓘ |
| hasMasonicRite |
Scottish Rite degrees
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surface form:
Scottish Rite
Royal Arch Masonry (in many systems) ⓘ
surface form:
York Rite
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| hasMembershipRequirement |
belief in a Supreme Being
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male membership (traditional) ⓘ |
| hasNotableLodge | African Lodge No. 459 ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalStructure |
Grand Lodge
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surface form:
Grand Lodges
subordinate lodges ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryActivity |
charitable activities
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community service ⓘ fraternal activities ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
community uplift
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leadership development ⓘ moral improvement ⓘ mutual aid ⓘ |
| hasRecognitionStatus | recognized by many mainstream Grand Lodges in the United States ⓘ |
| hasValue |
brotherly love
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relief ⓘ truth ⓘ |
| historicalContext | racial segregation in the United States ⓘ |
| inception | 18th century ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Prince Hall ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
local lodges
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state Grand Lodges ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Freemasons
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surface form:
Freemasonry
|
| usesSymbol | square and compasses ⓘ |
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Subject: Prince Hall Freemasonry Description of subject: 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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