Friday, February 13, 2004
‘Klan-Destine Relationships’
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A black man attending KKK rallies? In the last 10 years, Daryl Davis has not only attended rallies, he also has arranged surprise meetings with Klan leaders unaware of his skin color. He has been attacked, threatened, and spat upon. He also has been given a standing ovation at a rally and has been deeded robes and hoods from Klan members rescinding their beliefs and leaving the KKK. Davis chronicled his experiences in the book, Klan-Destine Relationships, and he will speak at University of Southern Indiana February 25 as part of USI’s celebration of Black History Month. Raised in Europe and Africa, Davis’ fascination with race relations began at age 10, after he returned to the United States and experienced discrimination for the first time. His work has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, and National Public Radio, and in The Washington Post, Washington Times, and Baltimore Sun. A Grammy Award-winning pianist, Davis holds a bachelor’s in music from Howard University and is an accomplished blues and R&B musician performing regularly with his own Daryl Davis Band. He also has toured extensively with Muddy Waters Legendary Blues Band and Chuck Berry. Davis’ free presentation will begin at 8 p.m. in Carter Hall. The USI Multicultural Center and Activities Programming Board are sponsoring the event, and the public is invited. For more information, call the Multicultural Center, 812/465-7188. |
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