
Rodney King
Rodney King was an African American man whose brutal beating by Los Angeles police officers in 1991 sparked widespread outrage and civil unrest, leading to the Los Angeles riots in 1992. King became a symbol of the struggle against police brutality and racial injustice, famously pleading for peace in a televised statement, asking, 'Can we all get along?' His life and experiences highlighted the ongoing issues of systemic racism and police violence in America.
Born on Apr 02, 1965 (60 years old)
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Rodney King was a victim of police brutality, which led to significant events in Los Angeles.
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