20th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots
Twenty years ago today marks the beginning of the riots that ensued in Los Angeles after a team of police officers were acquitted of charges for the beating of Rodney King. People are recognizing the anniversary of the historic trial, and the violent response of the Los Angeles citizens.
- Twitter and Facebook users took time to commemorate the tragic beating of Rodney King, and the riots that followed the trial.
#cantwealljustgetalong? Rodney King's words 20 years ago, Los Angeles. "Can t we all just get along?" 1982- Other social media users used this time to reflect on how the city of Los Angeles, and the country is affected today.
- 20 years ago today, riots in L.A. began because justice was not served for Rodney King... Today, we have kids getting shot and killed, and innocent people being profiled and arrested every day, and for some reason our judicial system can't figure out what to do with the people that are doing the shooting, profiling, and arresting... #ihaveadream
