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What The Watts Riots Meant (1965)

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The Diverging Paths After the Watts Rebellion

This chapter explores the fallout from the Watts Rebellion, highlighting a commission's progressive reform proposals to tackle systemic issues. It contrasts these recommendations with the harsh political narrative advocating for increased police power, while recognizing grassroots movements like the Black Panther Party that emerged in response to systemic neglect.

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