About the Author

Michael E. Brooks is Associate Professor of Teaching at Bowling Green State University. He is the author of The Ku Klux Klan in Wood County.
Bob Fitrakis is Distinguished Full Professor of Political Science at Columbus State Community College and editor/publisher of the Free Press.

Reviews

"The book's unflinching, detailed account of White racial violence in Ohio can serve as a valuable reference for not only experts but also anti-racist organizations and perhaps even movements toward reparations. ... An important resource, this book is a timely contribution to Ohio and midwestern history." --Britt Halvorson, Middle West Review

"An exceptionally thorough history of white supremacy focused on Ohio but relevant nationwide. By analyzing supremacist influences on American history, from conquests of Native Americans to today's alt right, the authors have created an eye-opening resource. Its accessible style will engage a broad readership." --Deborah Levine, editor of American Diversity Report

"In this extensively researched and meticulously documented book, Brooks and Fitrakis effectively trace the origins of racism and nativism that have punctuated Ohio's history, including the 'everyday white supremacy' that is present to this day." --Barry Balleck, author of Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias, and Political Violence in America

"Painstakingly exposes the long, tragic, and pervasive existence (and occasional dominance) of racial hatred and discrimination in the state....A History of Hate in Ohio offers new insights regarding white supremacist movements in the Midwest and nationally. The deep connections between contemporary political leaders and the white supremacist movements of the 1980s and 1990s are especially revealing." --Andrew Varsanyi, H-Net