Did the knights of labor allow asians workers?

Answer 1

The Knights of Labor, established in the late 19th century, initially sought to be inclusive of all workers, including Asian workers. However, as anti-Asian sentiment grew in the United States, the organization began to adopt exclusionary policies. By the 1880s, they increasingly distanced themselves from Asian laborers, reflecting the broader societal prejudices of the time. Ultimately, this shift limited the Knights' ability to truly advocate for all workers regardless of their ethnicity.