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Orange County Register - February 28, 2014 - By RAYMOND MENDOZA - 150th national anniversary

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXetlSykfb8 The story Damon and Pythia s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vnGLAqCCQ The story of Damon and Pythias is a legend in Greek historic writings illustrating the Pythagorean ideal of friendship. The story inspired the formation of the Knights of Pythias, and the Philadelphia Pythians, one of the earliest Negro league baseball clubs, founded in 1865 by. African-American leaders Jacob C. White Jr. and Octavius V. Catto. The Pythians were composed of primarily business and middle class professionals from the surrounding areas of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philade... This story, read by John Haigis, was found in "50 Great Short Stories" by James Baldwin, printed in 1896 Knights of Pythias Building - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1WKwJ0g4pc (16:33) Points of Light Radio fellowships with the Knights Of Pythias - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFomeZ9mTXs (27:19) Inside Dover's Pythian Castle: From Secret Society to Bright Future - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-dq-E6BpiI (11:32) The Pythias Temple In Deep Ellum A Texas Treasure - Black KOP

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