The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Racism and Violence since 1866 January 24, 2024 1 min 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 Author's website Author's posts What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Continue Reading Previous: How Racism in the Courtroom Produces Wrongful Convictions and Mass IncarcerationNext: What Are the Best Beers for a Casino Night? Related Stories Empire of Blood and Water: Cocoliztli, Disease, and Colonialism in 16th-Century Mesoamerica July 21, 2025 “A Commerce of Corpses”: The Great Plague of Marseille in the 18th Century July 21, 2025 The Sleep of Reason: Encephalitis Lethargica in the Early Twentieth Century July 21, 2025