"20 Years On: Riot, Rebellion or Civil Unrest?"
Newswise — LOS ANGELES--On Thursday, April 19, 2012, a panel of Los Angeles-area journalists will discuss the role media played as violence engulfed LA during the riots of 1992.
It was through the media that most residents of LA learned of the beating of black motorist Rodney King and of the acquittal of the police officers involved in the attack. And it was through the media that the eyes of the world were cast on Los Angeles, as the city exploded after that acquittal. The riots resulted in 53 deaths. Property damage topped $1 billion as 1,100 buildings were destroyed, and 2,000 businesses were damaged.This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
EVENT DETAILS:WHAT"20 Years On: Riot, Rebellion or Civil Unrest?"
WHENThursday, April 19, 20126:30 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. program
WHEREUniversity of Southern CaliforniaAnnenberg School for Communication and JournalismAnnenberg Auditorium3502 Watt WayLos Angeles, California 90089
WHO• Cynthia Griffin, managing editor, Our Weekly• Kirk McKoy, senior photo editor, the Los Angeles Times• Kyung W. Lee, former editor, The Korea Times• Yussuf Simmonds, managing editor, the Los Angeles Sentinel• Kevin Uhrich, editor, Pasadena Weekly
Moderated by: Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner, USC Annenberg research assistant professor
About the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals, across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university in a global urban environment.
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