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L.A. Marks 20 Years Since Rodney King Riots

HeadlineApr 30, 2012

Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots, when an all-white jury acquitted four police officers for the beating of black motorist Rodney King, sparking massive unrest in the downtown streets. A number of events are being held to mark the date, including a community “speakout” in the neighborhood of South Central.

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