Cross burning

In modern times, cross burning or cross lighting is a practice which is associated with the Ku Klux Klan. However, it was practiced long before the Klan's inception. Since the early 20th century, the Klan burned crosses on hillsides as a way to intimidate and threaten black Americans and other marginalized groups.

Not to be confused with Croix-de-Feu or Cross and flame. For other uses, see Fiery cross (disambiguation).
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