Klu Klux Klan

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a hate group in the United States that has historically promoted white supremacy, anti-Semitism, racism, and nativism. It originated in the southern United States after the Civil War and was first founded in 1865. The KKK has been associated with terrorism, intimidation, and violence against African Americans, Jews, Catholics, and other minority groups. Over its history, the organization has gone through several phases of activity, periods of decline, and legal challenges.