In April 1992, the United States bore witness to one of its darkest chapters in recent history – the Los Angeles riots. Sparked by the acquittal of four white police officers who were caught on video beating African American motorist Rodney King, the city erupted in an unprecedented wave of rage and frustration. Fed up with systemic racism and police brutality, thousands of protestors took to the streets, resulting in six days of violence, chaos, and destruction. The events that unfolded during this tumultuous period left an indelible mark on American society and ignited a national conversation about racial tensions and injustice.
