September 29, 1922: Klan Member Speaks at African American Church
A Klansman named Bill Cahill spoke at an African American church in Muncie. His purpose was to encourage African Americans to vote Republican. Without the African American vote, the Klan stood a good chance of loosing the elections. Cahill allegedly gave the pastor of the church $40.
Cited by: Marrow, T. A., III (2004). Reconciling the Past: A Brief History of Race Relations in Muncie. Muncie, IN: TEAMwork for Quality Living.