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Meet African-American musician Daryl Davis, who has a peculiar passion — meeting and befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan in an attempt to change their minds and forge racial conciliation, one racist at a time.

Airs Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Harold Dahmer, whose father Vernon Dahmer was killed in 1966 by the Ku Klux Klan, smiles when he sees a photograph of his younger self on display at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

'Uncomfortable' Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Aims To Face Past, Move Forward

Organizers hope to stay focused on the museum's message for its opening, despite African-American congressmen's objections to President Trump's presence.

President Donald Trump arrives to speak to the press about protests in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.

Trump Saw 'Many Sides' While Some Republicans Saw White Supremacy, Domestic Terrorism

After the president spoke about an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides," some Republicans took him to task. And, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama tweeted, too.

Keeping An Eye On The KKK

We asked Google to alert us to Ku Klux Klan activities for a week and our mailbox filled up quickly.

Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., campaigns at McCoy Outdoors in Mobile last weekend.

Who Can Really 'Drain The Swamp'? Alabama GOP Primary Race Pits Trump Against Bannon

Sen. Luther Strange hopes a visit Friday by President Trump can help him win next Tuesday's GOP runoff. But "Ten Commandments" Judge Roy Moore is trying to claim the true conservative mantle.

Dick Gregory, known for his sharp commentary on race relations during the 1960s civil rights movement, was considered a pioneer in using satire to address social issues.

Comedian And Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies At 84

Gregory was known for his sharp satire, political activism and health advocacy. He went on multiple hunger strikes to protest issues like the Vietnam War and police brutality.

Vice President-elect Mike Pence campaigns with John Neely Kennedy, the Republican Senate candidate in Louisiana. Kennedy faces Democrat Foster Campbell in a runoff election on Dec. 10.

Democrats Make Long-Shot Effort To Win Louisiana Senate Seat

Following Donald Trump's victory, Democrats around the country have suddenly focused on Foster Campbell's campaign in an attempt to limit Republicans' incoming Senate majority to 51 seats.

Abraham Lincoln warned that "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

Racial Issues Have Often Been A Test for U.S. Presidents With Conflicted Feelings

President Eisenhower was not a fan of the 1954 Supreme Court order against segregated schools; but he sent the 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock, Ark., to ensure it was enforced at Central High.

A makeshift memorial of flowers and a photo of victim, Heather Heyer, sits in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.

Presidents Bush Say America Must Reject Hatred

President Donald Trump defiantly blamed "both sides" for the weekend violence between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators in Virginia, seeking to rebuff the widespread criticism of his handling of the emotionally-charged protests while showing sympathy for the fringe group's efforts to preserve Confederate monuments.

(Left to right) Martha Lucia, Bienvendida Barreno and Jorge Baquero went to a Miami mall in early November to discuss health insurance options with agents from Sunshine Life and Health Advisors.

Obamacare Sign-Ups Could Get A Bump As Higher Penalties Kick In

The deadline for buying health insurance that starts Jan.1 has arrived. Many people who lack coverage in 2016 will face fines that could reach thousands of dollars.

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