Negroes with Guns

Negroes with Guns by Robert F. Williams, published by www.snowballpublishing.com on January 29, 2015, is a significant work that explores the intersection of violence and the civil rights movement. This edition spans 132 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts Williams’ efforts to organize armed self-defense against the racist violence perpetrated by the Ku Klux Klan during a pivotal time in American history, focusing on his movement established in Monroe, North Carolina.

Readers will find two essays by Martin Luther King Jr. included, which address the role of violence within the civil rights struggle. The narrative is further enriched by insights from Truman Nelson, who weighs the implications of the events in Monroe. This work delves into themes of history and social science, particularly within the context of Black studies, providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of resistance and self-defense in the face of systemic oppression.