This week, a lecture by Edward Ball, who through his own research, found that his family had owned slaves for over 300 years.

He discusses his books, slaves in the family, and life of a Klansman, a family history in white supremacy.

In 1925, the Kukox Klan could claim 5 million members, white and Christian.

Now, it's likely for publicity reasons that this number was exaggerated.

Let's assume that actual clan membership stood near 4 million.

The descendants of 4 million clansmen living in 1925, if you count forward 100 years to their

grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the year 2025, add up to about 135 million living

white Americans.

135 million form 50% of the white population of the United States.

More in a moment.

Mayor, do you want to welcome once again, Edward Ball, to our classroom? Indeed, Professor Taylor, thank you very much.

I'm so grateful and honored that Edward Ball has so generously given of his time to return to our class today.

You all finish reading, reading slaves and the family,

which as you know is the reason

that we're building the museum.

And such a wonderful example of the power of a book,

and the power of a great book.

Without Edward Ball having written the book

and me having known about the book and read the book,

the International African American Museum

would not be under construction.

And it's well under construction. it will be finished June or July of

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