
1992 - LA Riots

Title: 1992 - LA Riots
About: Widespread rioting and looting breaks out following the acquittal of four police officers accused of excessive force during the arrest and beating of Rodney King. Neighborhoods across South and Central Los Angeles were in flames as rioters firebombed thousands of buildings, smashed windows, looted stores and even attacked police headquarters. By the end of the day, a state of emergency had been declared and National Guard soldiers were deployed, although the situation would not calm down for days. The chaos and anger seen in LA was a response to systemic inequality and victimization faced by black and minority communities.
Decade: 1990s
Year: 1992
Region: North America
Country: USA
Society: Race Relations
Society: Crime
Type: Historical Event
Impact: 4
Artist: Ianika Morano
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Date Created: 11/05/2021
Group: Genesis
Number: 009/100
Price: 0.15 ETH
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