An Inglorious Anniversary: The KKK in North Carolina

Neo-nazi - a term now uttered in the same breath as The KKK. A recent movie "Inglorious Bast---s" revealed the dark nature motivating likeminded nazi followers. Would Grand Dragon (leader) Bob Jones have agreed that the KKK and nazism were the same? On this episode Actor John Paul Middlesworth who portrays Bob Jones in an Odyssey production in the Triangle - talks about his life and the terrible 40th anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre.

In the production "Past Imperfect" many of North Carolina's historical figures with sullied pasts are portrayed, maybe none as terribly motivated as Bob Jones.  John Paul Middlesworth reads excerpts from his monologue of Jones, providing historical context & meaning.  

Mr. Middlesworth, who is also an English Instructor at Durham Technical Community College discusses with me a time in North Carolina history in which the state was referred to as "Klansville." We delve deep into the mindset of this time, seeking to understand why followers of the KKK came together, hoping that through deeper understanding and respectful dialogue, we may begin discussions that help prevent this movement from rising again.