http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/kkk Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:31 -0400 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:31 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1386/questioning-community-in-the-ku-klux-klan By Alan D. Songer - Despite this, however, most people certainly do not view the KKK as many scholars agree it once was. Words such as terror, murderous, or law-breaking are often associated with the Klan (Trelease, 1971, Title Page). So, why the disparity? Of course, the KKK is a horrific blemish on American history. They were a group that terrorized not only a race or community, but also an entire nation. The Klan, like any group, had its beginnings. A strong sense of brotherhood and loyalty existed in its community. It was this community that led to the violence and destruction for which the Klan was all too well... Sat, 26 Mar 2016 02:30 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1386/questioning-community-in-the-ku-klux-klan