| Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 Vicksburg, Mississippi |
| Type | Fraternal benevolence society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | African Americans |
| Scope | North America |
| Members | 200,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | United States |
The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, also known as the Colored Knights of Pythias or the Knights of Pythias, is a fraternal organization in the United States. The Knights of Pythias, founded in 1864, did not allow African Americans so this group formed on its own. The organization was established in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1880 by Thomas W. Stringe and others.
The organization followed the organizational structure of many other fraternal organizations with a national Supreme Lodge, Grand Lodges at the state level, and local lodges regionally. Historically, the organization provided its members with death and sick benefits.