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Discover a bold and exciting historical narrative with We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement. Published by NYU Press, this work by Akinyele Omowale Umoja examines the role of Black soldiers during the Southern freedom struggle. The book argues that armed resistance was a key factor in the dismantling of segregation and Black disenfranchisement. This historical account explores how intimidation and fear functioned within the system of the era and how resistance shaped the movement. It provides a deep look at the actions taken to combat systemic oppression. As a recipient of the 2014 Anna Julia Cooper-CLR James Book Award and the 2014 PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Excellence in Literature, this text is a recognized contribution to the study of social and cultural history.

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Winner of the 2014 Anna Julia Cooper-CLR James Book Award presented by the National Council of Black Studies.

Recipient of the 2014 PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Excellence in Literature.

Provides a historical narrative regarding the armed resistance of Black soldiers in the Mississippi Freedom Movement.

Examines the impact of armed resistance on the dismantling of segregation and Black disenfranchisement.

Analyzes how intimidation and fear were used as central components within the Southern freedom struggle.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
22 April 2013
Listed Since
29 November 2012

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