The history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.
![Trump supporters gather outside the US Capitol building following a 'Stop the Steal' rally on January 6 in Washington, DC; a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building earlier, breaking windows and clashing with police officers [Spencer Platt/Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1294943389.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Erica Fretwell researches and teaches American literature at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY).
The history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.
![Trump supporters gather outside the US Capitol building following a 'Stop the Steal' rally on January 6 in Washington, DC; a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building earlier, breaking windows and clashing with police officers [Spencer Platt/Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1294943389.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)