Riots and Uprisings: MLK's Assassination to Civil Unrest in the Late 1960s

The chapter explores the intense aftermath of MLK's assassination in 1968 leading to widespread riots, drawing parallels to the George Floyd uprising in 2020. Accounts from individuals involved in the riots reveal deep despair and anger within the black community, resulting in violent clashes with law enforcement and extreme measures taken by city officials. The chapter also discusses the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 in response to the uprisings and looks at historical events of civil unrest, challenging mainstream narratives.