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The Media Portrayals Of LA Riots, 20 Years Later

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Mina

April 29, 2012, marked twenty years after the LA riots. It’s been said that the media coverage at that time played a part in worsening the violence. In an interview about his documentary, Clash of Colors: The LA Riots of … Continue reading →

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Marion Barry and His Issue Against “Dirty Asian Shops”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Edward

After celebrating his win today in the Democratic primary for the Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry made this particular comment at his victory party: “We got to do something about these Asians … Continue reading →

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