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Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

The Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is a group styled after the original Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Formed around 2012, it aims to "restore America to a White, Christian nation founded on God's word".[2]

Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
PurposeWhite supremacy
Antisemitism
Anti-LGBT
Anti-abortion[1]
HeadquartersPelham, North Carolina, U.S.
Leader"Imperial Wizard"
Chris Barker
AffiliationsKu Klux Klan

The organization presents itself as part of a "new KKK". By rejecting the hate group label, it proclaims itself a "non-violent pro-white civil rights movement."[3] Unlike the Protestant second Ku Klux Klan (1915–1944), the group unites white-supremacist Christians of different denominations. It is however somewhat stricter than other contemporary KKK chapters in accepting only "native-born white American Citizen[s …] of Christian Faith" who "believe in White Supremacy and 100% Americanism."[4]

Activism

In a 2014 recruiting campaign, the group left flyers near cars as well as in driveways in predominantly white neighborhoods of Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,[4] and Georgia.[5]

In July 2015, members of the Loyal White Knights, which is currently considered the largest KKK chapter, and members of the Trinity White Knights protested against the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina. Their rally in front of the State House was also attended by members of other KKK chapters, members of the Neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement, and Christian fundamentalists. According to press reports, protesters waved Nazi flags, and chanted racial slurs before they clashed with black counter-protesters.[6]

Chris Barker, the group's "Imperial Wizard" was noted as the organizer of a "White lives matter" demonstration on March 2, 2016 in Anaheim, California, when KKK members attacked counter-protesters, triggering a fight when a KKK member stabbed a counter-protester with a flagpole.[7] His compatriot Will Quigg, the "California Grand Dragon West Coast King Kleagle" of the Loyal White Knights and as such in charge of the area from Texas to the Pacific,[3] was attacked. Brian Levin, a professor and the director of the Centre for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, intervened, saving Quigg from further harm. Quigg proceeded to play down the Holocaust and he also blamed Jews for what he called "white cultural genocide". Quigg supported Donald Trump early in the primaries of the 2016 United States presidential election. However, in March 2016, Quigg changed his endorsement to Hillary Clinton, claiming that she has a "hidden agenda",[8] although questions have been raised by Snopes over the sincerity of his endorsement.[9]

In 2017, members of the group participated in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia alongside members of the Confederate White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, members of the alt-right, neo-Nazis, white nationalists/supremacists, Southern nationalists/neo-Confederates, Identitarians, members of the American Guard, Fraternal Order of the Knights, certain members of the Proud Boys, and members of various militia groups. Earlier on July 8, 50 members of the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan had held a rally in Charlottesville which was denounced by hundreds of counter-protesters.[10] In July 2017, Chris Barker was interviewed by Univision's Ilia Calderón. During the interview, he called Calderón a racial slur and stated that his group was going "to burn you out". In reference to immigrants, He also stated: "We killed 6 million Jews the last time (a reference to the Holocaust). Eleven million is nothing" (referencing the illegal immigrant population of America).[11]

Also in 2017 around Valentine's Day, members distributed fliers inviting people to join the chapter. These flyers were left on driveways as well as in mailboxes around Grand Junction, Colorado.[12]

References

  1. ^ . Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Archived from the original on 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-07-10. We hate drugs, homosexuality, abortion, and race-mixing because these things go against God's law and they are destroying all white nations.
  2. ^ "Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (LWK)". Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Charlie LeDuff (July 22, 2015). "Road-Tripping to South Carolina With the 'New' KKK". Vice News. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Lauren Barbato (July 16, 2014). "Ku Klux Klan Recruits In South Carolina, And They've Got Candy". Bustle. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  5. ^ Maurice Barnes (July 16, 2014). "KKK recruits in Atlanta neighborhood, residents outraged". Rolling Out. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  6. ^ Max Blau (July 19, 2015). "'Still a racist nation': American bigotry on full display at KKK rally in South Carolina". The Guardian. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "KKK rally in California erupts into vicious brawl: 'All hell broke loose'". AP. February 28, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  8. ^ Robert Tait (14 March 2016). "The KKK leader who says he backs Hillary Clinton". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  9. ^ LaCapria, Kim (April 29, 2016). "The KKK Took My Payday Away". Snopes.
  10. ^ Park, Madison (August 12, 2017). "Why white nationalists are drawn to Charlottesville". CNN.
  11. ^ Shugerman, Emily (August 12, 2017). "KKK leader threatens to 'burn' black Latina journalist and calls her a 'n*****' during interview". The Independent.
  12. ^ ""Valentine's" fliers promoting the Ku Klux Klan distributed in Grand Junction". The Denver Post. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2019-03-04.

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neighborhoods of Texas Louisiana Illinois Pennsylvania South Carolina 4 and Georgia 5 In July 2015 members of the Loyal White Knights which is currently considered the largest KKK chapter and members of the Trinity White Knights protested against the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House in Columbia South Carolina Their rally in front of the State House was also attended by members of other KKK chapters members of the Neo Nazi National Socialist Movement and Christian fundamentalists According to press reports protesters waved Nazi flags and chanted racial slurs before they clashed with black counter protesters 6 Chris Barker the group s Imperial Wizard was noted as the organizer of a White lives matter demonstration on March 2 2016 in Anaheim California when KKK members attacked counter protesters triggering a fight when a KKK member stabbed a counter protester with a flagpole 7 His compatriot Will Quigg the California Grand Dragon West Coast King Kleagle of the Loyal White Knights and as such in charge of the area from Texas to the Pacific 3 was attacked Brian Levin a professor and the director of the Centre for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University San Bernardino intervened saving Quigg from further harm Quigg proceeded to play down the Holocaust and he also blamed Jews for what he called white cultural genocide Quigg supported Donald Trump early in the primaries of the 2016 United States presidential election However in March 2016 Quigg changed his endorsement to Hillary Clinton claiming that she has a hidden agenda 8 although questions have been raised by Snopes over the sincerity of his endorsement 9 In 2017 members of the group participated in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville Virginia alongside members of the Confederate White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan members of the alt right neo Nazis white nationalists supremacists Southern nationalists neo Confederates Identitarians members of the American Guard Fraternal Order of the Knights certain members of the Proud Boys and members of various militia groups Earlier on July 8 50 members of the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan had held a rally in Charlottesville which was denounced by hundreds of counter protesters 10 In July 2017 Chris Barker was interviewed by Univision s Ilia Calderon During the interview he called Calderon a racial slur and stated that his group was going to burn you out In reference to immigrants He also stated We killed 6 million Jews the last time a reference to the Holocaust Eleven million is nothing referencing the illegal immigrant population of America 11 Also in 2017 around Valentine s Day members distributed fliers inviting people to join the chapter These flyers were left on driveways as well as in mailboxes around Grand Junction Colorado 12 References Edit Home Page Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Archived from the original on 2020 06 29 Retrieved 2020 07 10 We hate drugs homosexuality abortion and race mixing because these things go against God s law and they are destroying all white nations Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan LWK Terrorism Research amp Analysis Consortium Retrieved March 16 2016 a b Charlie LeDuff July 22 2015 Road Tripping to South Carolina With the New KKK Vice News Retrieved March 16 2016 a b Lauren Barbato July 16 2014 Ku Klux Klan Recruits In South Carolina And They ve Got Candy Bustle Retrieved March 16 2016 Maurice Barnes July 16 2014 KKK recruits in Atlanta neighborhood residents outraged Rolling Out Retrieved March 16 2016 Max Blau July 19 2015 Still a racist nation American bigotry on full display at KKK rally in South Carolina The Guardian Retrieved March 16 2016 KKK rally in California erupts into vicious brawl All hell broke loose AP February 28 2016 Retrieved March 16 2016 Robert Tait 14 March 2016 The KKK leader who says he backs Hillary Clinton Daily Telegraph Retrieved 15 March 2016 LaCapria Kim April 29 2016 The KKK Took My Payday Away Snopes Park Madison August 12 2017 Why white nationalists are drawn to Charlottesville CNN Shugerman Emily August 12 2017 KKK leader threatens to burn black Latina journalist and calls her a n during interview The Independent Valentine s fliers promoting the Ku Klux Klan distributed in Grand Junction The Denver Post 2017 02 25 Retrieved 2019 03 04 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan amp oldid 1163421301, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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