In the late 1940s, as the Ku Klux Klan began to resurge post-World War II, activist Stetson Kennedy infiltrated the organization to expose its inner workings. Kennedy proposed a storyline to the producers of the Adventures of Superman radio series featuring Superman battling the Klan. The resulting 16-episode series, "The Clan of the Fiery Cross," effectively demystified the KKK, revealing their codes and rituals. Research suggests this series was a significant factor in the Klan's decline, showcasing how popular culture can combat hate and discrimination.
In 1946, human rights activist Stetson Kennedy infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan and collaborated with the Adventures of Superman producers to create "The Clan of the Fiery Cross" series.
This groundbreaking storyline effectively weakened the KKK's influence by exposing their secrets, contributing significantly to the decline of the organization as noted by authors Dubner and Levitt.
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