Klansmen pose for a group portrait during a weekend gathering.
Missouri. 6/10/2012. Richard, the Imperial Kludd (chaplain) for a mid-western Klan realm.
In response to a death threat, Imperial Knighthawks (title for persons in charge of security), search vehicles and persons upon entering a rally hosted by the MKR (Momma Knight Riders) for unauthorized weapons.
South Carolina. 7/18/2015. An impromptu Ku Klux Klan rally, following a public protest at the Columbia state capital building.
Chattooga County, GA 12/12/2015. A Klansman displays a coin from his collection of Klan collectables. The coin was used to signify a member in good standing. This particular coin was said to be from 1923.
Memorial Day weekend cookout. Kentucky,
Members and supporting Klan realms from five different states came together for a two-day weekend of racial unity. The gathering included BBQ’s, a raffle (shown here), fellowship, an award ceremony and a Klan naturalization. A historical cannon was fired every hour on the hour during daylight hours, until local neighbors complained. Saturday evening closed with a cross lighting ceremony which, according to Klan ideology, dispels darkness and ignorance. Due to a statewide burn ban; the lighting was carried out with Christmas tree lights.
Klavern of a mid-western based Ku Klux Klan realm.
Probate wishing to become a citizen of the “Invisible Empire" is blindfolded prior a naturalization ritual.
Candidates wishing to become citizens of a Tennessee based realm of the Ku Klux Klan take part in a Naturalization ceremony. There are some parts of the ceremony that many might at first mistake for a "hazing". Proposed Klansmen are blindfolded, and then with one arm placed on the shoulder of the man before him, led through the woods at a sometimes-vigorous pace. The link is not to be broken as they are questioned on Klan history and intimidated occasionally with the sound of a firearm. According to Klan beliefs, the "hazing" actually has symbolic purpose, and builds mutual trust, loyalty and reveals personal bravery and dedication. Tennessee.
During this station of the naturalization, the blindfolded candidate is guided to stand on a chair as a noose is placed upon his neck and tightened. The person is then asked if he/she trusts the noose-man and is instructed to step off the chair in an act of faith.
Throughout the rituals, proposed Klansmen/Klanswomen are blindfolded, and then with one arm placed on the shoulder of the person before them, they are led through the woods at a sometimes-vigorous pace. The link is not to be broken as they are questioned on Klan history and intimidated occasionally with the sound of a firearm.
According to Klan beliefs, the "hazing" actually has symbolic purpose, and builds mutual trust, loyalty and reveals personal bravery and dedication.
Candidates wishing to become citizens of the Ku Klux Klan take part in a Naturalization ceremony. There are some parts of the ceremony that many might at first mistake for a "hazing". Proposed Klansmen are blindfolded, and then with one arm placed on the shoulder of the man before him, led through the woods at a sometimes-vigorous pace. The link is not to be broken as they are questioned on Klan history and intimidated occasionally with the sound of a firearm. According to Klan beliefs, the "hazing" actually has symbolic purpose, and builds mutual trust, loyalty and reveals personal bravery and dedication. Missouri.
The Holy Bible, used during a naturalization ceremony.
Probates wishing to become initiated into the Ku Klos Knights of the Ku Klux Klan take their oaths as part of a the naturalization ritual.
Naturalization is becoming a citizen of the Invisible Empire, and not unlike becoming a Naturalized citizen of the United States", according to a comment made by the late Imperial Wizard Dale Fox. “There are some parts of the ceremony that many might at first mistake for a "hazing". Proposed Klansmen are blindfolded, and then with one arm placed on the shoulder of the man before him, led through the woods at a sometimes-vigorous pace. The link is not to be broken as they are questioned and intimidated occasionally with the sound of a firearm.
This "hazing" actually has symbolic purpose, and builds mutual trust, loyalty and reveals personal bravery and dedication. Candidates are brought before the Klan for acceptance into the Invisible Empire and are quizzed on their Klan craft and Klan history. They are instructed in the history of the six eras of the Klan. They participate in swearing certain oaths and at the conclusion they are "Knighted" as in the days of old, by anointing with sacred waters and a sword touch on both shoulders followed by a benediction. Finally, the new citizens of the Invisible Empire are greeted and welcomed by the officiating officers. Tennessee.
Probates wishing to become initiated into Ku Klux Klan take their oaths as part of the naturalization ritual.
Probates wishing to become citizens of the “Invisible Empire" take part in a naturalization ritual.
Probates wishing to become citizens of the “Invisible Empire" take part in a naturalization ritual.
Probates are knighted during the final phase of the naturalization ceremony. It is at this time when they are considered a Klansman (or LOTIE) and welcomed into the Invisible Empire.
Probates wishing to become initiated into the Ku Klux Klan take their oaths as part of the naturalization ritual.
April 23, 2016. Temple, Georgia. Klan and NSM members circle the 12-ft wooden cross and Swastika shortly before setting the base aflame. According to Klan beliefs, the purpose of the cross lighting is to signify the light of Christ and is also meant to bring spiritual truth to a world that is blinded by misinformation and darkness.
April 23, 2016. Temple, Georgia. A Ku Klux Klan cross lighting ceremony – according to Klan ideology, the fiery cross signifies the light of Christ and also meant to bring spiritual truth to a world that is blinded by misinformation and darkness.
Ken Parker, a former Nazi and Klansman with his Grand Dragon robe. Later this day, Ken had laser tattoo removal treatment - a large swastika and Mioak (Klan blood drop cross) on his chest and a third racially themed tattoo on his shin.
Ken Parker, a former Nazi and Klansman in the process of taking a "before" photo prior to laser tattoo removal treatment - a large swastika and Mioak (Klan blood drop cross) on his chest and a third racially themed tattoo on his shin.
Ken Parker, a former Nazi and Klansman gets prepped during laser tattoo removal treatment.
Footage of a Ku Klux Klan cross lighting ceremony.
