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Histories and Reflections on Community Armed Self-Defense: A Call to Action

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Setting Sights: Histories and Reflections on Community Armed Self-Defense

by Charles River Editors

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2169 KB
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Print length	:	337 pages

In the face of ongoing police brutality and state violence against marginalized communities, the question of community armed self-defense has become increasingly urgent. This book explores the history and contemporary practice of community armed self-defense, examining its role in protecting marginalized communities from state violence and oppression.

The book features essays from leading scholars and activists, as well as personal narratives from individuals who have been involved in armed self-defense movements. These essays provide a comprehensive overview of the history of community armed self-defense in the United States, from the Black Panther Party to the Red Guards to the MOVE organization. They also examine the legal and political challenges facing community armed self-defense movements today.

This book is a call to action for anyone who is concerned about the state of policing in the United States. It is a valuable resource for activists, scholars, and policymakers alike.

The Black Panther Party and the Origins of Community Armed Self-Defense
The Red Guards and Armed Self-Defense in the Asian American Community
The MOVE Organization and the Fight for Black Liberation
Community Armed Self-Defense in the 21st Century
The Legal and Political Challenges Facing Community Armed Self-Defense Movements

Contributors

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Robyn C. Spencer
Glen Ford
Omali Yeshitela
Frank Wilderson III
Angela Y. Davis

Reviews

"This book is a powerful and timely contribution to the growing body of literature on community armed self-defense. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the state of policing in the United States." - Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation

"This book is a valuable resource for activists, scholars, and policymakers alike. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of community armed self-defense in the United States, and it examines the legal and political challenges facing these movements today." - Robyn C. Spencer, author of The Revolution Has Come: Black Power, Gender, and the Black Panther Party in Oakland