Resolute Beneficial Society Explained

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

The Society was organized by George Bell, John W. Prout, John F. Cook, Sr., James Harris, Rev. Stepney Forrest and others.

Notes and References

  1. News: Williams. Juan. July 4, 1993. HISTORY LESSONS. The Washington Post.
  2. Web site: L. Georgetown African American Historic. Project. mark. 2018-07-30. 50. 30th and M Streets. 2022-01-28. Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project & Tour. en.
  3. Web site: Masonic History: The Early Years. 2022-01-28. www.mwphgldc.com.
  4. 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. 10.2307/2292971. 0022-2984.

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