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Assembly Marks 50th Anniversary of Civil Unrest in Watts

Los Angeles) – The State Assembly passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 92, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), to recognize the 50th anniversary of the civil unrest in Watts. As he presented ACR 92, Assemblymember Gipson told his fellow Assemblymembers the six days of social upheaval was an important part of Los Angeles history and it is important to mark the 50th anniversary of the event. To learn more about the 50th anniversary of the civil unrest in Watts and the Watts Summer Festival watch this Assembly Access video and visit Assemblymember Gipson’s website.  http://www.asmdc.org/gipson