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The Los Angeles riots that erupted after policemen who beat Rodney King were found not guilty. Why did the cops beat Rodney King? The politically correct answer is: Because he was black. when the police men were found not guilty that is when the riots broke out. More than 50 people lost their lives in those riots whick included Asian American businessmen. Many people reacted to this riot which made the news and is still used as an example for other riots that happen today.
 * __The Los Angeles "Rodney King" Riots__**

= = __Racial Tension at Los Angeles High School__ Black and Latino students were involved in fights for two weeks straight at Jefferson High School in south Los Angeles. Many teenagers talk about the racial tension in thir school and how there are many problems. fights broke out between African Americans and Latinos.