Stories matching tag 'Rodney King'

Manual Arts students write about the riots
High School Contributor | 5-10-2012 | Comments

Ninth graders at Manual Arts give their perspective about the 1992 riots and whether they could happen again. [...]

Rodney King promoting book
Veronica Villafañe | 4-30-2012 | Comments

On the 20th anniversary of the LA Riots, Rodney King has been doing the media circuit promoting his book "The Riot Within." He'll be signing books tonight in Leimert Park. [...]

South Los Angeles residents remember 1992 riots
Sarah Golden | 4-29-2011 | Comments

As Los Angeles marks the 19th anniversary of the 1992 riots, we bring you the memories of South LA residents. [...]

Community reflects on Rodney King beating 20 years later
Emily Frost | 3-3-2011 | Comments

Twenty years ago today, Rodney King was pulled over and severely beaten. Community members shared their memories of those difficult months. [...]