A cross is a symbol of peace and love to many, but to Robin Caldwell, a Black woman in a county with a visible KKK presence it can mean something very different.

About Robin Caldwell
Robin Caldwell researches and writes about Black foodways, lifestyle and history. She is the publisher of Fresh & Fried Hard, a personal blog focused on Black women and food. A native midwesterner, exploring family history is a treasured pastime.