KKK opens its door to Jews, Gays and Blacks for 'new Klan'
The Ku Klux Klan opens its door to Jews, homosexuals and black people in bizarre recruitment drive
White supremacist group Ku Klux Klan is re-branding as 'the new Klan'
Founder wants Jews, black people, gays and those of Hispanic origin to join
Rebranded 'Rocky Mountain Knights' claim to stand for 'a strong America'
New recruits will have to wear the white robes, masks and conical hats
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It's a white supremacist organisation notorious for homophobic and racist violence, including the lynchings of black people.
But the Ku Klux Klan is now looking to diversify and increase its membership to include Jews, black people, homosexuals and those of Hispanic origin with a re-branding as 'the new Klan'.
All those wanting to join the extreme right-wing group will still have to wear the white robes, masks and conical hats and take part in rituals, according to founder John Abarr.
The rebranded organisation, called the Rocky Mountain Knights, claims to now stand for 'a strong America' rather than irrational hatred.
'White supremacy is the old Klan. This is the new Klan. The KKK is for a strong America,' said Mr Abarr.
The move comes after the Klan organiser met with the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People.
The Klan is classified as a hate group by the anti-semitism organistion Anti-Defamation League and the civil rights law firm Southern Poverty Law Center.
But some black people have apparently already expressed an interest in joining, after Mr Abarr organised a summit with civil rights groups.
The requirements for joining the new KKK group are to be aged over 18 and live in the Pacific Northwest.