“The riots raged for nearly a week, leaving nine whites and hundreds of African Americans dead, and property damage estimated ...

Often sparking these riots was one incident, usually involving the white police force and an African-American resident. Yet, the root causes of these disturbances are much more complex.

Most of the violence -- drive-by shootings, beatings, and arson -- targeted the African American community. The riots raged for nearly a week, leaving nine whites and hundreds of African Americans ...

While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...

the man who replaced Zuma as leader of the country and the ruling African National Congress party. Zuma-Sambudla, 42, was accused of urging protesters to cause more damage during the riots as a ...

In the wake of the Watts riots –– and other similar events around the country –– Dr. Karenga searched for a way to bring unity to the African Americans. He founded the cultural ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma was ... through social media posts before and during riots that shook the country four years ago and left more than ...