Black History Month: What was Princess Zorah Chapter 20?
How much do you know about Rockford's Black history? In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with the Rockford Public Library's Local History Room to bring our readers a local Black history fact of the day.
Visit rrstar.com or the Rockford Register Star newspaper each day throughout the month of February to read about the people, places and events that played significant roles in shaping the rich fabric of Rockford's Black history.
February 13, 2024
Founded in the 1890s, Princess Zorah Chapter 20 in Rockford served as a social organization dedicated to the well-being of Black families.
It fostered a supportive community by actively promoting education through scholarships and engaging in various community service initiatives.
Want to learn more about Princess Zorah Chapter 20? Visit the Rockford Public Library's Local History Room at rockfordpubliclibrary.org/local-history or in person at the Hart Interim Library, 214 N. Church St.
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