Unmasking the Klan: Media's Role in Social Activism

This chapter explores the influence of the Adventures of Superman radio show on public activism against the Ku Klux Klan in the late 1940s, revealing the complex dynamics of storytelling and truth. It critically examines Stetson Kennedy's claims of infiltrating the Klan, highlighting discrepancies between his accounts and documented evidence. Additionally, it underscores the broader societal impacts of media portrayals on civil rights, and the persistent challenges posed by hate groups in America.