Tag: Rodney King
Commentary: Chauvin trial is a sigh of relief but there is more work to be done
George Floyd died May 25, 2020, at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on his neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Just one month short of the one-year anniversary of the tragic day, justice was served and Chauvin was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
‘Twilight’ looks back to deliver emotional truth of racial injustice
The University of La Verne theater department staged a virtual play Sunday called “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” telling the story and aftermath of the Rodney King trial and the civil unrest that ensued.
Theater department remembers L.A. riots in virtual production
The University of La Verne’s theater department is meeting the moment with a virtual production of “Twilight, Los Angeles 1992,” which features stories and experiences from the Los Angeles riots in 1992, told in monologues.
Letters to the Editor
I am outraged at Merritt Beckett’s demonstration of accessibility on campus that was featured in the Oct. 6 paper.