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Los Angeles has always been a melting pot of culture and a mecca for the film industry and skateboarding culture. The greater Los Angeles area is home to 18.68 Million people today that reflects many communities and the people of Los Angeles have fostered popular cultures that youth of the past and present hold dear. Unfortunately, the gang culture in Los Angeles and especially the South Central area exploded along with the population with the onset of numerous street gangs. Interestingly enough

A car chase emerged in Los Angeles, California after Rodney King, along with two other passengers, refused to be pulled over by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) who were attempting to initiate a traffic stop. King feared being pulled over would put him at risk, for he had been drinking and was on parole, but ultimately decided it was the only thing he could do. Once his vehicle came to a halt and him and the two passengers exited, he was targeted by members of the Los Angeles Police Department

Racism is one of the most sensitive subjects being debated on a daily basis in the United States. It is also a subject that will always prove to be relevant for years to come. Throughout its short history, racism has played major roles in the development of this nation – from the slave trade days of the early 1600s up until the Black Lives Matter movement of today. The Black Lives Matter movement was created in 2012 after the murder of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman who was later acquitted

segregated areas of LA. When Rodney King was brutally assaulted by white police officers, the trial became a symbol of racial tensions throughout the city. Minority groups empathized with King, as they too had been victims of society’s neglect. On April 29, 1992, following the verdict of the jury: not guilty on all counts, Los Angeles burst into violence. Originating at the intersection of Florence and Normandie, enrage rioters blocked the roads and attacked drivers unable to flee. By the next day, fires were

The three days of rioting that occurred right after the deaths in Brooklyn, was actually not directly associated with Gavin and Yankel’s death. In fact, even if their riot didn’t occur, the deaths would still be an important part of the history of Crown Heights. In the beginning the major target of the riot, was unclear. Some assumed that the black’s target would be the police. However, it soon became clear that their target was the Lubavitch Jews. The black people went into the Jewish neighborhoods

My mom sends me inspirational quotes when I am faced with a challenge in my life. In high school I faced a challenge that I thought would mark the end of my career in FFA, or Future Farmers of America. It was officer election time in my FFA chapter for my senior year and there was a lot being thrown my way. Losing the people who I thought were my best friends was the main problem I faced after the election. I was the new chapter president and I was afraid of what was going to happen with my friendships

“No thanks, I’m good!” He turns to leave, but realised he might fail on the test. “On second thought, I might stay!” Jackson walks up to the door and steps inside. We head to my room, as soon as we walk in, we settle down and take out our text books. I start writing down some notes on a separate sheet of paper. I check over on his paper to make sure he’s taking notes. “Jackson, what did we have to do first thing today, I wasn’t paying attention.” “I could tell. Well I wasn’t either, so, you’re

The beating of Rodney King from the Los Angeles Police Department on March 3, 1991 and the Los Angeles riots resulting from the verdict of the police officers on April 29 through May 5, 1992 are events that will never be forgotten. They both evolve around one incident, but there are two sides of ethical deviance: the LAPD and the citizens involved in the L.A. riots. The incident on March 3, 1991 is an event, which the public across the nation has never witnessed. If it weren’t for the random videotaping

find alternative sources for jobs, a task that proved to be extremely difficult (Tucker Jr.). This truth was only accentuated by the lack of transit, which prevented many from getting jobs far from their communities (“1992 Los Angeles Riots”). Consequently, from June 1990 to February 1992 (20 months), more than 300,000 jobs were lost, a number that accounted for 60% of the all the jobs lot in California during that time. This means that over 20 jobs were lost every hour on average. In fact, at certain

The twentieth century brought with it many conflicts, such as both World Wars, the Great Depression, and civil unrest, the latter of which its effects can still be seen today. The Civil Rights Movement of the sixties, paved the way for more demonstrations during the last quarter of the twentieth century. One of the greatest of these demonstrations was the Los Angeles Riots (commonly known as the Rodney King Riots) of nineteen ninety two. The Civil Rights Movement had a goal, which was to end segregation