When was the LA riots? What was the goal of the LA riots?

The 1992 Los Angeles riots were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, in April and May 1992.

When was the LA riots?

The famous LA riots took place from April 29  to  May 4, 1992. This lasted for 6 days. Those few days resulted in the death of 63 people and over 2,000 people injured.

What was the goal of the LA riots?

The LA riots happened after a jury found four Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers not guilty of all charges stemming from the arrest and beating of Rodney King. This incident was captured on camera and broadcast on television.

The announcement of the verdict, which shocked the black community, prompted the L.A. riots. It is believed that the riots were to send a message to the entire country about how they were mistreated and the need for their rights to be protected. They needed the law to act equally for everyone without discrimination.