And I mean that literally, in that at the during the 1920's the KKK controlled that states Governor's office and half of the legislative assembly, including other state and local positions.

There are so many Hate groups in the Midwest it isn't even funny.

By the way. I've lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, and South Carolina.

I feel like I have enough experience in those parts of the country to tell you that no, racism is pretty much ubiquitous in this country.