This picture was taken on March 31, 1991. It shows Rodney King being brutally beaten my multiple police officers. The Rodney King incident sparked a lot of controversy in America. It showcased the brutality and cruelty black men faced in dealing with predominantly white police officers. When the police officers were charged and wrongfully acquitted it sparked the need for change, which resulted in the LA Riots 1992.
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