Negroes and the Gun

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Highlighting the historical practice of self-defense within the African American community, this book explores the tradition of firearm ownership from the pre-Civil War era to the civil rights movement. It showcases various instances where black men and women armed themselves to protect their families and communities, including Frederick Douglass's advocacy for personal defense and the armed resistance against the KKK in Monroe, North Carolina. The narrative emphasizes the significance of firearms as a means of empowerment and protection in black history.