Negroes with Guns (book)

"Negroes with Guns" is a book by Robert F. Williams that highlights the history of African Americans advocating for their self-defense and rights through armed resistance. It discusses Williams' leadership in a civil rights organization in the 1960s, emphasizing the importance of armed protection in confrontations with racial violence and oppression. The book advocates for black empowerment and examines how armed resistance can be a legitimate response to racial injustice, challenging the perception that nonviolent protest is the only effective or appropriate method for achieving civil rights.