Prince Hall and the other Black Masons petitioned for a charter, and they were granted permission to organize African Lodge ...

The Prince Hall Grand Lodge, founded in 1775 by a freed slave, is a historically black branch of Freemasonry. Biden's membership contradicts Catholic doctrine, as the Vatican has long forbidden ...

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. For this week’s column, ...

In Arkansas, between 1868 and 1893, at least 87 Black men were elected to and served in the Arkansas General Assembly.

Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, joined a historically black Freemason lodge just one day before he left the presidency, an offense punishable by excommunication in the Church.

Masons Steakhouse, which opened just before Christmas in downtown Quincy, offers an upscale dining experience with plenty of ...

For the first Thursday of Black History Month, we're taking a look at one of the most overlooked structures of black history ...

There are a lot of movers and shakers in Chicago working to make our neighborhoods better. While we recognize many of their ...

Masons arrived Monday in bow ties, white shirts, black suit jackets or tailcoats. They carried slender, flat cases for their regalia. Small, elaborate aprons worn at the waist represent honest ...

A pair of prominent African American law firms have partnered with California’s Prince Hall Masons to launch a GoFundMe page dedicated to Black residents displaced by the Eaton Fire to ...