The KKK, yes we’ve all heard of them and are slightly familiar with who they are and what they do but have you ever took the time to actually look into them? Have you ever thought about all the people who were killed just because what the color of their skin was? Imagine all the pain and suffering that families and friends had to go through just because of group of people didn't like what color their skin was. Killing millions of innocent people for doing nothing but just living life. The Ku Klux Klan tried to do everything in their power to get rid of the black community not only in the South, but all throughout America. The KKK is an interesting organization to study due to its intriguing origins, terrorist tactics, and tremendously negative
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In the early 20th century, the Klan burned crosses on hillsides or near the homes of those they wished to intimidate.” In 2002, The Supreme Court went against Virginia v. Black determining whether or not burning the cross was classified as Freedom Of Speech which associated with the First Amendment (Source 3.) But the question many ask is if the KKK associates with Christian beliefs then why would they burn the cross on which Jesus died …show more content…
However, compared to the organization’s peak with more than 40,000 members during the height of the civil rights movement in the 60s, membership has slowly declined. In recent years, speculation has concluded that the Klan’s members are no greater than 8,000, yet the organization refuses to release its true numbers. Unlike the original group, the Klan is no longer unified under one leader, but rather a series of smaller groups join together to form the KKK. However, membership is very simple and can be completed online, and the uniforms can be purchased as well for just under 200 dollars. While rumors concur that many white politicians secretly associate with the Klan, many deny relations the the white-supremacy group. Members still regularly rally and protest superiority (Source
In the early 20th century, the Klan burned crosses on hillsides or near the homes of those they wished to intimidate.” In 2002, The Supreme Court went against Virginia v. Black determining whether or not burning the cross was classified as Freedom Of Speech which associated with the First Amendment (Source 3.) But the question many ask is if the KKK associates with Christian beliefs then why would they burn the cross on which Jesus died …show more content…
However, compared to the organization’s peak with more than 40,000 members during the height of the civil rights movement in the 60s, membership has slowly declined. In recent years, speculation has concluded that the Klan’s members are no greater than 8,000, yet the organization refuses to release its true numbers. Unlike the original group, the Klan is no longer unified under one leader, but rather a series of smaller groups join together to form the KKK. However, membership is very simple and can be completed online, and the uniforms can be purchased as well for just under 200 dollars. While rumors concur that many white politicians secretly associate with the Klan, many deny relations the the white-supremacy group. Members still regularly rally and protest superiority (Source