Negroes with Guns

"Negroes with Guns" is a book by Robert F. Williams, published in 1962, that advocates for armed self-defense in the African American community during the Civil Rights Movement. It recounts Williams's own experiences with racism, violence, and the struggle for civil rights in the United States. He argues that African Americans should protect themselves against oppression and violence, challenging the notion of nonviolent protest as the only legitimate response. The book emphasizes the right to bear arms and highlights the need for empowerment through self-defense in the face of systemic injustice.