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Monument Project: Rodney King Riot

Rodney King Riots

Nothing can justify the rodney king trial verdict. (1992, May 01). Philadelphia Tribune
The Philadelphia Tribune is the oldest continuously published African-American newspaper in the United States.
Cops not guilty in king beating. (1992, May 02). The Indianapolis Recorder
The Indianapolis Recorder is the longest-running African-American newspaper in Indiana.
Wilson, K. (1992, May 05). King verdict didn't surprise many african-americans. Philadelphia Tribune
The Philadelphia Tribune is the oldest continuously published African-American newspaper in the United States.
Serrano, R. A., & Wilkinson, T. (1992, Apr 30). All 4 in king beating acquitted violence follows verdicts. Los Angeles Times
Lacey, M., & Hubler, S. (1992, Apr 30). Rioters set fires, loot stores; 4 reported dead rampage: 106 are wounded or injured and more than 150 blazes are ignited. bradley considers a curfew.: [home edition]. Los Angeles Times
Jorge Casuso and Karen Thomas, Chicago Tribune. (1992, May 01). A nightmare of violence in L.A. looting, fires overwhelm authorities: [CHICAGOLAND NORTH edition 1]. Chicago Tribune
Lee, P. (1992, May 02). KING CASE AFTERMATH: A CITY IN CRISIS riot may send economy into a deeper hole: [home edition]. Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Archivists Collective - 1992 Riots
1992 Los Angeles Riots from Black Freedom Collection
Riot Coverage from Los Angeles TV News
University of Southern California Archives on 1992 Riots