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A historic organization originated in Mobile, Alabama. The building was built in the year of 1933. The Strikers Club is an organization that assists the community. This organization shows its importance by being known for their plans to help society.

History
The Strikers Club was originated in the November of 1933. Starting off with only nine members, the Strikers' name was not as prominent around this time. Emanual Carter was the first official president of the club. After their first debut in 1933, their member population expanded. Later, in 1934, they hosted their first ball. The motif of the first ball was "A Night Under the South East Alabama Annual Conference". The members were said to dress up to resemble the different types of fish. The women wore ball gowns to compliment the costumes the men had on.

In 1936, the first Debutante Ball was taken place in the Gomez Auditorium.

Accomplishments
In the year of 1934, the strikers joined the Chaffeur Club and the Thrifty Club to sponsor the first African-American Carnival Parade. A coronation was taken place which resulted in Ruby Morgan being crowned the first African-American Queen of Mardigras. The strikers club also joined the NAACP to promote the Anti-Lynching Bill.

The club was one of the first advocates for the Gulf Federal Savings and Loan Commonwealth National Bank.

The club has started a Royal Court that will make an appearance in the year of 2020. This Court is an undivided group of females from the ages of four to eighteen.


 * Debutante Program
 * Community Service
 * Mardigras Ball
 * Twelve Young Women To Society
 * Strikers' Royal Court