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What The Watts Riots Meant (1965)

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This chapter explores the Watts riots of August 1965, triggered by a police encounter and resulting in significant unrest in Los Angeles. It examines the civil rights context of the time, highlighting the gap between legislative progress and ongoing socio-economic difficulties for African Americans.

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