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The Frogs Club, An Artist Philanthropic Organization Formed In Harlem, NY, 1908

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On this date in 1908, The Frogs Club was organized in Harlem, New York. The Frogs was a group of Black theatrical professionals. It was founded by Bert Williams, George Walker, and Sam Corker. The group was named after the characters in Aristophane’s play and Aesop’s fable.   The founders meant the organization’s name to symbolize their…

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