Their symbols, the compass and square, are meant to represent reason and faith. Their lodges, they insist, are temples of moral instruction. But behind the carefully guarded doors of those lodges, a ...

Louisiana is infamous for its high incarceration rates. But that reputation didn’t happen overnight. A new book, "Prison Capital," explores the history of the issue, and efforts to push back on it ...

For Bob Welch and his fellow Freemasons of Holland Lodge No. 1, April 21 represents an especially rich date in history. April 21, 1836, is the anniversary of the Texan victory at the Battle of San ...

As Masonic halls throughout America shut their doors because of declining membership Ridley provides an extended history of the group that was in its prime a couple of generations ago. Although its ...

There is hatred, bordering on hostility, among several parties towards what is called the ‘Freemasonry’ movement. Upon examining the identities of these ...

GREENWOOD -- The history of Freemasons runs deep in the River Valley and across Arkansas, the South Sebastian County Historical Society was told last week. Society members invited Freemason Gary ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Maybe you’ve considered joining a fraternity, but how about one of the oldest ...

A chronology of major events in Prince Hall freemasonry -- Introduction : the revolution in freemasonry / by Peter P. Hinks and Stephen Kantrowitz -- Emancipation and the social origins of black ...

The American Union Masonic Lodge celebrated its 250th anniversary on Feb. 15. The weekend celebration included an open house ...

The Museum of Freemasonry is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s a great opportunity to explore the impact of Freemasonry on societal progress!