The Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a white supremacist hate group founded in the United States in the late 19th century. It promotes ideals of racial segregation, white nationalism, and anti-immigrant sentiment, often through violence, intimidation, and terrorism aimed at marginalized groups, particularly African Americans. The KKK has experienced periods of resurgence and decline, using symbolic costumes like white robes and hoods to conceal identities. Its actions have contributed to racial violence and societal division, and it is widely condemned for its racist ideology and criminal activities.