Los Angeles riots remembered
There was a moment of silence candlelight vigil in Koreatown to commemorate
the 17th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. This year's theme focused on
teaching their history to Korean American youth, many of whom were born after the
riots, during which tensions between the city's black and Korean communities exploded.
the 17th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. This year's theme focused on
teaching their history to Korean American youth, many of whom were born after the
riots, during which tensions between the city's black and Korean communities exploded.
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L.A. riots( Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times / April 29, 2009 )
Jenny Kim, 15, participates in a moment of silence during a candlelight vigil Wednesday when about 50 to 100 residents and community leaders gathered in Koreatown to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. This year's theme focused on teaching their history to Korean American youth, many of whom were born after the riots, during which tensions between the city's black and Korean communities exploded.
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