There are some dark periods in the history of the south, plagued with prejudice and segregation of African Americans. Los Angeles is no stranger to these attributes. In 1965, the Watts Riots, which lasted 6 days and claimed the life of 34 people while injuring over 1,000 others, was viewed by many as a reaction to the racial injustices suffered by African Americans in the L.A area through police brutality, as well as job and housing discrimination.
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This photograph depicts some of the looting and destruction caused by the 6 days of riots, resulting in over $40 million of damage.
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