Historian Sees Trump’s Triumph As a New Chapter in America’s Long Tradition of Illiberalism Says Steven Hahn, Capital & Main · Dec 4, 2024
For one survivor, the 1920 Election Day massacre in Florida was ‘the night the devil got loose’ Mose Norman, a Black registered voter, was ready to cast his ballot for presidential candidate Warren G. Harding. The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024
"We're Going to Burn You,": Ilia Calderón's Impactful Interview with the Leader of the Ku Klux Klan The interview resurfaced after it was confirmed Calderón will become the first Hispanic woman to solo anchor "Noticiero Univision" Latin Times · Oct 29, 2024
Ex-KKK Leader David Duke Ditches Trump, Endorses Rival Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has withdrawn his support for Trump in favor of green party nominee Jill Stein, who called Duke "a racist troll." Latin Times · Oct 16, 2024
Bath & Body Works Sorry For 'KKK Hood' Candle Design The retailer was forced to remove the item from its product line after social media users said its label appeared to show an array of Ku Klux Klan hoods. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024
Finding a Home While Building a Life Ray Suarez explores immigrants’ struggles and hopes in the United States as they strive to make this country their place of belonging. Capital & Main · Sep 26, 2024
Today in Supreme Court History: August 22, 1998 8/22/1998: On August 22, 1998, Barry Black led a Ku Klux Klan rally in Carroll County, Virginia. The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of his prosecution for cross burning in Virginia v. Black (20030. Reason · Aug 22, 2024
75 years ago, the KKK and anti-communists teamed up to violently stop a folk concert in NY Few Americans today know about the events that occurred 75 years ago in the small Hudson Valley community of Peekskill, New York. That’s where a riot broke out at a folk concert that marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of the post-World War II era. The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024
Historic Preservation Board Stops Family Removing KKK Supporter's Initial From Front of their House Kristy Kay Money and Rolf Jacob Sraubhaar are now suing the city of San Marcos, Texas, saying they're being forced to keep a Klan-linked symbol on the front of their house is a physical taking. Reason · Mar 8, 2024
Missouri Republicans disown Ku Klux Klan-linked candidate for governor Darrell Leon McClanahan, who reportedly acknowledged he was ‘honorary’ member of Ku Klux Klan, filed for race as a Republican The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024
100 years ago, the KKK planted bombs at a US university – part of the terror group's crusade against American Catholics It was Dec. 19, 1923 – 100 years ago. The first day of Christmas break at the University of Dayton, with fewer than 40 students still on campus. The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023
Kanye West wears Ku Klux Klan-style hood at album listening event Rapper reportedly denies antisemitism on new album Vultures, a collaboration with vocalist Ty Dolla Sign The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
“Get Her Off The Stage”: Ku Klux Klan Hood Worn By Kanye West Next To Daughter North Sparks Outrage Kanye West relied, once more, on the shock factor of a seemingly extreme look while rapping controversial lyrics. The post “Get Her Off The Stage”: Ku Klux Klan Hood Worn By Kanye West Next To Daughter North Sparks Outrage first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Dec 13, 2023
Monument honoring slain civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo and friend is unveiled in Detroit park A monument has been unveiled in Detroit that commemorates a white mother slain while doing civil rights work in Alabama in 1965 and the Black friend who helped raise her children after her death The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson urges Americans to confront ‘uncomfortable’ history of racist violence Her address in Alabama commemorates a white supremacist attack that galvanised the civil rights movement
Reason · Aug 22, 2023 Today in Supreme Court History: August 22, 1998 8/22/1998: On August 22, 1998, Barry Black led a Ku Klux Klan rally in Carroll County, Virginia. The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of his prosecution for cross burning in Virginia v. Black (20030.
Zenger · Jul 30, 2023 Ted Cruz’s Claims On Democratic Party’s Involvement With The Ku Klux Klan Supported By Historical Facts Senator Cruz's statements on Democratic Party's ties to the Ku Klux Klan align with historical evidence.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023 He's the first Black council member of a former Orange County 'sundown town' Rodney "Blair" Stewart listened attentively during a recent city council meeting, jotting down notes as residents described their concerns — park modernization, traffic problems, city-sponsored events downtown.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023 Donald Trump CAN be sued by cops and members of Congress over deadly Capitol riot The Justice Department has said the First Amendment's free speech protections do not cover Donald Trump's 'incitement of imminent private violence'
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 ‘I’m on the right side of history’: Spike Lee on speaking truth to power – and why Beyoncé was robbed As the BlacKkKlansman film-maker picks up the British Film Institute’s top honour, he talks about being accused of provoking race riots, why his Malcolm X biopic will endure – and the problem with awards
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 Deep in storage in Kansas City’s Black Archives: Ku Klux Klan robes. Here’s why KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In the back storage area of the Black Archives of Mid-America, among rows of shelves, sits a box containing a chilling and eerie sight to behold: a set of Ku Klux Klan robes, complete with a pointy hood.
Reason · Jan 23, 2023 The KKK's Push for Compulsory Schooling and a Federal Education Department In the early 20th century, the Klan's virulent nativism and anti-Catholicism fueled its interest in education policy.
Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023 Bill Torpy: History Center’s film on Stone Mountain a view to the present The Atlanta History Center’s new documentary about Stone Mountain has lots of grainy black-and-white film of the Ku Klux Klan rallying atop the big rock.
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022 In Danielle Smith's fantasy Alberta, Indigenous struggle is twisted to suit settlers What do a notorious Ku Klux Klan writer, right-wing libertarianism, the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the “lost cause” of the American Confederacy have to do with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent controversial statements on Indigenous matters?
Salon · Dec 8, 2022 Conservative victimhood fuels bigotry A sense of grievance embraced by the right is helping to cultivate an environment of hatred, abuse and violence