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Latasha Harlins Shooting
- Black Angelinos' frustrations had been building for years before the Rodney King verdict.
- Latasha Harlins's death contributed to tension between Black and Korean communities.
Korean American Experiences
- The media framed the LA riots as a Black-Korean conflict, but Koreans also suffered losses.
- Many Korean immigrants had invested their savings in businesses located in poorer neighborhoods.
Inspiration for Troublemaker
- John Cho wrote "Troublemaker" from a 12-year-old's perspective due to his children's experience during 2020.
- Cho's kids watched Black Lives Matter protests and anti-Asian violence reports, prompting his reflections.