Despite the civil rights amendments being passed over 40 years ago, racism continues to thrive in America. A good example of this is the southern-based organization called the Ku Klux Klan. Immediately following the Civil War, this group came about during the Reconstruction Era. Because of the ratification of the 13th amendment, ending slavery in the south, the KKK emerged with a cause that has yet to be put to rest…the rise of white power. …showed first 75 words of 498 total…

…showed last 75 words of 498 total…Klan has attempted to prevent the equality of America. They will continue to flourish by persuading more uneducated Americans to join them. It is true that racism still exists in the United States, but there will always be men and women of every color fighting against groups like the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux Klan is nothing but a racist, ignorant, and bigoted hate group, and will never amount to more than just that.