Plastic bags filled with candy and KKK flyers that read, "Save our land, join the Klan," filled the driveways of several houses in Seneca, South Carolina. "If it ain't white, it ain't right." This is the message recorded on the KKK recruiting hotline given on the flyers. People in this neighborhood are shocked that this infamous group is this alive and recruiting in the 21st century. The Klan is known for their hate acts towards African Americans, but Catholics, Jews, gays, lesbians, and immigrants are also targeted. Now that there is an increased amount of racial tension in the United States in result of the Ferguson shooting, the Klan is using this as an opportunity to strengthen their group again by recruiting members from cities across the nation.
The authors of this article, which was written in third person point of view, are Kristina Sgueglia, Marisa Marcellino, and Ray Sanchez. It was published August 21, 2014. This is relevant because it shows that racism is still alive today. The Ku Klux Klan was established in the 1860's where they would practice violent actions against African Americans in the South while wearing white outfits that hid their identity. This article was written for Americans who want to be aware of, and do not agree with the racist and prejudice beliefs of the KKK. This article was written to inform people that the Ku Klux Klan does still exist in our nation today, even after 200 years, and we need to be aware and cautious of these people.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/31/us/new-york-kkk-recruitment/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
It is so important to be able to look at these current events, and be able to related them back to history and where they originated in time.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy to believe that there is still so much hate in this world after so long. It just goes to show you that some things never change. And that it is imperative at this time especially to try to understand each other and hopefully come together as one people.
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