Ron Stallworth is an American former police officer known for his groundbreaking undercover work in the 1970s. He became the first African American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department and infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan by posing as a white supremacist. His efforts aimed to gather intelligence on the organization and combat racism in his community. Stallworth's experiences were later chronicled in his memoir, "Black Klansman," which inspired the 2018 film of the same name directed by Spike Lee. The film highlights his unique perspective and the challenges he faced while navigating a dangerous and complex situation.