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KKK propaganda and regalia found in Mississippi government office during closet clear out

Some of the materials uncovered by workers at the DPS dated as far back as the 1960s, and have been handed over to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

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Neo-Nazi told off as magistrate denounces brazen racism

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who was convicted of performing a sieg heil outside court, is facing fresh charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member.

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Hannity and Democrat get into wild on-air argument and accuses Fox host of hanging out with ‘pedophiles and perverts’

Justin Jones brandished a picture of the Ku Klux Klan and compared the White supremacist group to ICE agents

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Longtime Confederate memorabilia store in Georgia closes abruptly in estate fight after owner dies

Wildman’s Civil War Surplus Store in Kennesaw has displayed racist memorabilia including a Ku Klux Klan robe and a sign proclaiming ‘White History Year’

The Independent UK

Breathtaking, unsettling, healing: how US artist Kara Walker transformed a Confederate monument

The sweeping exhibition Monuments, which features 19 contemporary artists, opens in LA on 23 October

The Guardian - US

Ubisoft reportedly cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set around the American Civil War because of Yasuke backlash and political turmoil in the US

The game was meant to take primarily during the Reconstruction era, and would have featured a Black assassin confronting the emergence of the Ku Klux Klan.

PC Gamer

SPFL club blasts ‘utterly abhorrent’ Ku Klux Klan social media post

SPFL club blasts ‘utterly abhorrent’ Ku Klux Klan social media post.

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Confederacy group sues Georgia park for planning an exhibit on slavery and segregation

The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group has filed a lawsuit against a state park over an exhibit on slavery, segregation, and white supremacy

The Independent UK

Kanye West condemned for wearing black KKK outfit during controversial interview

Condemnation of West for his latest stunt has been swift, with one person on X/Twitter writing: ‘This dude just needs to go away’

The Independent UK

UK reggae pioneers Steel Pulse: ‘We told punk fans – you can pogo, but please don’t spit at us’

They won a Grammy, risked being shot in the US and were adored by Bob Marley. As they go on tour, the band look back on half a century of being a voice for the voiceless

The Guardian - UK

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.” This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal…

The Conversation

Passengers stunned as cruise workers appear on deck in Ku Klux Klan-like costumes

According to cruise organisers, the staff were meant to be dressed as ‘snow cones’ for a Christmas party

The Independent UK

Historian Sees Trump’s Triumph As a New Chapter in America’s Long Tradition of Illiberalism

Says Steven Hahn,

Capital & Main

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.

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"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

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."

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - US

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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

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“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.

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