Cross burning
Antiquated practice now associated with the Ku Klux Klan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Croix-de-Feu or Cross and flame. For other uses, see Fiery cross (disambiguation).
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.[1][2]