Black said she warned her son that the KKK costume would upset people, but Jackson chose it on his own anyway. When asked why he wanted to wear such an offensive costume, the young boy replied, “Because it was cool.” Neighbors were horrified, but Jessica Black said she sees nothing wrong with the costume or the KKK itself, which she says still exists in their hometown of Craigsville. She said she’s received threats via Facebook after a photo of her son in the white robes was posted to the news station’s page.
Watch the video above to hear Ms. Black’s explanation for allowing her son to dress up as a Klan member.
