Los Angeles Uprisings

Los Angeles Uprisings
Episode Number 45
Season 1
Aired 2022-08-26
Overview In this episode of Black American History, Clint Smith teaches you about the complicated history of racial tension in South Central Los Angeles. You'll learn about the Watts Rebellion of 1965, a 6-day uprising in response to police brutality that shaped the landscape of racial tension in southern California for years to come. This tension culminated in two major events -- the murder of Latasha Harlins and the beating of Rodney King in 1991 -- which incited the L.A. Uprisings of 1992.
Runtime 12 minutes
Absolute Number 0
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