Book Overview
Contains two essays by Martin Luther King Jr. concerning the role of violence in the civil rights movement. During the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Robert Williams organized armed self-defense against the racist violence of the Ku Klux Klan. This is the story of his movement, first established in Monroe, N.C. As prologue, the issues raised by events in Monroe are weighted by Truman Nelson and Martin Luther King Jr. Illustrated.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9339046323
ISBN13:9789339046323
Release Date:June 2020
Publisher:www.bnpublishing.com
Length:132 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Related Subjects
20th Century African-American Studies Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Civil Rights Civil Rights & Liberties Discrimination & Racism Education & Reference History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Race Relations Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics Specific Topics State & Local Violence in SocietyCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Why the individual right to gun ownership is important.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
There is much being said about gun ownership and the Second Amendment. Robert Williams book clearly illustrates why even in out "civilized" age that the protection of you and your family depends upon you. Williams found out about this the hard way when the police refused to assist him against a racist onslaught, but also when the NAACP turned on him too and revoked his NAACP charter for using a gun to save himself from being lynched! Who would have thought that it would be the the NRA that would come to the aid of Williams and his beleaguered people? Not exactly the image that the media would like us to have of the NRA, or the NAACP for that matter. Please do not let the injustice that this man and his family suffered or the painful lessons learned here go to waste! Read this book and take it's lessons to heart.
Read the book and I met the Man
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Robert F. Williams is a man who is forgotten in most histories of The Civil Rights Movement. He talked and practiced self-defense before Malcolm X became a household name. He represented the militant leadership that was to follow him in the form of SNCC and The Black Panther Party. He correctly showed the limits of integration and why everyone could not turn the other cheek.A must buy book.
Great Work reveals little know portion of history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
We rarely hear about black people defending themselves. This book historically demonstrates that minorities must have the ability to protect themselves from the tyranny of the majority. The story of the Deacons of Defence arming themselves against the trepidations of racists is inspirational. Object lessons for people of all races and creeds. Buy it. I hope this book never goes away.
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