Monroe Man fought against the KKK promoting civil rights
Thousands of Ku Klux Klan members terrorized communities in Monroe, NC until one man dared to fight back. Robert Williams' courageous approach even landed him on the FBIβs watch list.
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Thousands of Ku Klux Klan members terrorized communities in Monroe, NC until one man dared to fight back. Robert Williams' courageous approach even landed him on the FBIβs watch list.
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