When the Police Wouldn’t Protect Them: The Rise of Black Self-Defense Groups - History Collection
1. The Deacons for Defense and Justice
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Formed in 1964 in Louisiana, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were a pioneering force in armed Black self-defense. Comprised mainly of war veterans, they organized patrols to shield civil...
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