03: Michael Donald and Bankrupting the KKK

In 1981, the top R&B song was "Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. The must-see movie was Halloween II. Although the 80's seemed a bit progressive compared to earlier times, the lynching of 19 year old aspiring carpenter, Michael Donald proved that we still had a long way to go. His death sparked the lawsuit that left the Klan bankrupt.

This is his story...

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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.

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We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:

Book: 13 Loops by BJ Hollars, https://www.history.com/news/kkk-lynching-mother-justice, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/01/magazine/the-woman-who-beat-the-klan.html