The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Racism and Violence since 1866

January 24, 2024 1 min read

The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Racism and Violence since 1866

The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Racism and Violence since 1866 — Public Domain

Wild, irrational, killing hate has led men and women throughout our history to extremes of violence.

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Originally published by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), republished for educational, non-commercial purposes.

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