The Resolute Beneficial Society, established in 1818, was a Washington DC organization founded by free African Americans. The society supported health, education, and burial needs of Washington D.C.'s Black community.[1][2][3][4]
History edit
The Society was organized by George Bell, John W. Prout,[2] John F. Cook, Sr., James Harris, Rev. Stepney Forrest and others.
References edit
- ^ Williams, Juan (July 4, 1993). "HISTORY LESSONS". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b L, Georgetown African American Historic; Project, mark (2018-07-30). "50. 30th and M Streets". Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project & Tour. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Masonic History: The Early Years". www.mwphgldc.com. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Preston, Emmett D. (1943). "The Development of Negro Education in the District of Columbia, 1800-1860". The Journal of Negro Education. 12 (2): 189–198. doi:10.2307/2292971. ISSN 0022-2984.