Author Talk with Dale Laackman

  • March 27, 2018
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 CST
  • School of Communication, Room 13
  • David Romanelli, dromane@luc.edu
  • Free
  • Loyola Students
    Not open to the public.
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    Author, broadcast journalist, producer and director Dale W. Laackman will discuss his book, *For the Kingdom and the Power: The Big Money Swindle that Spread Hate Across America.* it is one of many books written about the history of the Ku Klux Klan. Laackman's book is specifically about the selling, marketing, and public relations tactics used by the Klan throughout its history. In the author's words, *This is a cautionary tale. Communications professionals have an obligation to conduct their business responsibly. Their power to persuade is considerable. The public needs to be wary of both message and motive.*