Rodney King Beating

On this day in 1991, Rodney King was beaten by members of the Los Angeles Police Department during a traffic stop after a high speed car chase. Wikipedia has an excellent account of the events surrounding the beating. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King The acquittal of the police officers accused in this case led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. 18 years later, we, as a society, are still dealing with the fallout of the events of that night.

The above video is part of what happened that night. I do suggest, however, that you read the wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King & decide for yourself.

This Day in African American History March 3

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1820 Politics/Law/Military		The Missouri Compromise ratified. *The Missouri Compromise with legislative measures was enacted on this date in 1820 more...
	1819 Religion		Nationalist and missionary, Alex Crummell. *Alexander Crummell was born on this date in 1819 more...
	1913 Education		Teacher and composer, Margaret Bonds. On this date in 1913, Margaret Bonds was born more...
	1991 Episode		Rodney King beaten by three white police officers *This date marks the anniversary of the Rodney King beating more...
	1891 Education		Elizabeth City State University founded *Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) was founded on this date in 1891 more...
	1884 Sports/Outdoors		One of the first African-American Olympians, John Baxter Taylor! *John Baxter Taylor Jr more...
	1836 Literature		He told his story well, Henry Clay Bruce! *Henry Clay Bruce was born on this date in 1836 more...
	1945 Science/Business/ Medicine		Ronald Mallett, scientist of "Time Travel"! *Ron Mallett was born on this date in 1945 more...
	1859 Episode		"The Weeping Time" occurs. *On this date in 1859, "the weeping time" of slavery occurred in African American heritage more...