The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Racism and Violence since 1866 January 24, 2024 1 minute read Public Domain Wild, irrational, killing hate has led men and women throughout our history to extremes of violence. 011224-45-History-Racism Originally published by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), republished for educational, non-commercial purposes. About the Author Matthew McIntosh Administrator Visit Website View All Posts What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: How Racism in the Courtroom Produces Wrongful Convictions and Mass IncarcerationNext: The Best Brews to Enjoy with Your Gaming Related Stories Silencing the Laughing Knife: Satire, Power, and Censorship in the Roman Empire February 2, 2026 When Law Becomes the Enemy of Speech: The Star Chamber and Tudor Censorship February 2, 2026 Policing Dissent: COINTELPRO and the Long War on Press Freedom February 2, 2026