Ellis, Claiborne P. b. January 8, 1927 d. November 3, 2005 Social Reformer. Former KKK Member who overcame his racist attitudes. He was at one time the Grand Exalted Cyclops of the Durham Ku Klux Klan, but in the early 1970s he became close friends with Black activist Ann Atwater. They realized during a 10-day community conclave on race relations and school integration that they longed for the same things for their children and the community. On the last night Ellis tore up his KKK card in front of the crowd. He and Ann became lifelong friends who...[Read More] (Bio by: Caroline) Woodlawn Memorial Park, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
b. January 8, 1927 d. November 3, 2005