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The 1992 Los Angeles Riots

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This chapter examines the brutal beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers in 1991 and its significant role in highlighting issues of police brutality and systemic racism. Through George Holliday's video recording, the incident catalyzed a national dialogue on racial injustice and accountability in law enforcement.

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