Independent Order of Red Men & Daughters of Pocahontas, Including Afro-American Order of Red Men

Founding Era | Year: Early 20th century (1900-1919) | 1902
Founding Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: R. M. Sears, Reverend William Daniel Woods, J. M. Ellis
Later Headquarters: Roanoke, VA
Geographic Scope: Multi-state
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Legal battles about name, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Badge picture, Convention proceedings or event program, Leader bio from compendium, Member personal story
Updated: Mar 02, 2024