Timeline: Understanding the Riots

Timeline: Understanding the Riots

The 1992 Los Angeles riots were a series of civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, in April and May 1992. Widespread looting, assault, and arson occurred which local police forces had difficulty controlling. unrest. In Timeline: Understanding the Riots you can examine the riots using an interactive timeline and viewing stories and events. Visitors can then choose from a variety of viewpoints on that subject and are asked questions on how they feel about critical issues and then can compare their answers with those of other visitors. This important exhibit at the Museum of Tolerance earned the Golden Muse Award for the best media exhibit in a major museum from the American Association of Museums.