40 Years since the Watts' Riots

[Hessian]

Hot town, summer in the city....

So... why haven't we heard more about this anniversary?
Racist Editors?
Iraq distractions?
Hurricane Irene?

Where is the memorial services?...the flags at half mast?

Here are 9 recollections from witnesses-a very interesting read.
For some of you that are um...less than 40,...it is worth looking over.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/state/la-me-watts11aug11,1,7299963.story?coll=la-news-state

 

[vraiblonde]

Too young for Watts but I remember the LA riots after the King verdict like they were yesterday. Hard to believe that was going on in America.