Ku Klux Klan

Author

W.E.B. Du Bois

Published

November 1, 1921

The white knights are on the run. Their flowing robes no longer present the dignified appearance made familiar to millions of Americans by “The Birth of a Nation.” Instead they stream in ridiculous tatters. Since the New York World has described the mischievous and dangerous plans plotted behind their masks their power is ended. We have learned a great deal about their Grand Wizard and their Kleagles and we know now that the Klan is a money-making affair selling stock based on race prejudice.

Congratulations to the New York World for its wonderful exposure. The part that the Association took in the exposure, the assistance that it was able to give, is told in this number under National Association notes.

Citation

For attribution, please cite this work as:
Du Bois, W.E.B. 1921. “Ku Klux Klan.” The Crisis 23 (1): 10–11. https://www.dareyoufight.org/Volumes/23/01/ku-klux-klan.html.