The fictional local chapter of the KKK referred to in the episode title is called the "Kweens Kouncil of Krusaders".
Gordie mentions seeing Archie on TV speaking out against gun control. This occurred in " Archie and the Editorial" in 1972.
The power outage depicted was implied to be the infamous New York City Blackout, which took place in July 1977, where rampant looting had occurred.
Dennis Patrick who appears here as KKK members Gordie also appeared in "Archie's Contact" as the salesman who tries to scam Archie.