Thursday, August 11, 2011

"Negro" Riots!

ON THIS DAY
On Aug. 11, 1965, deadly rioting and looting broke out in the predominantly black Watts section of Los Angeles.
New Negro Riots Erupt on Coast;
3 Reported Shot



Police Seal Off 20 Blocks -- Strife Called Worst in Los Angeles History

By PETER BART
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
This Peter Bart? Guess so. Perhaps he didn't type the headline.

Obligatory:Play your harmonica, son.

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