Designate the intersection of Florence and Normandie as an historical landmark
Designate the intersection of Florence and Normandie as an historical landmark
The Issue
The 1992 Uprising in the City of Los Angeles is forever etched in the minds of the black community. On April 29, 1992, at the intersection of Florence and Normandie an historic event took place in which truck driver Reginald Denny was taken from his truck and beaten by a group of men dubbed the LA 4.
Henry Keith Watson, was one of the LA 4. Having apologized to Reginald Denny both publicly and privately, Mr. Watson has lived the past 30 years of his life as the poster child of the Los Angeles Riots.
Mr. Watson has provided countless interviews and appeared in several film projects and consistently reveals that life in South Central Los Angeles for the black community has not changed. In fact, it has gotten worse.
Mr. Watson’s statements are evident as we have once again seen our city erupt in response to the George Floyd killing. Cities across America continue to publicly broadcast rioting in response to injustice. Mr. Watson states, ‘there is a Florence and Normandie in every city across America.’
Mr. Watson continues to live in the neighborhood that surrounds Florence and Normandie. A community where systematic racism is constant.
This is our chance to change, and acknowledge our city’s history. Confronting our city’s history, to enforce a change for our future.
Born out of frustration for a system of racial injustice, events that took place on April 29, 1992 were the result of the Rodney King beating with four officers accused in the beating being found not guilty.
April 29, 2022 marked the 30-year Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots.
Cities across America have removed monuments of historical figures who enslaved black Americans, promising to end the perpetuation of their beliefs. Monuments are being erected dedicated to hope and belief in disparaged communities.
We must designate the intersection of Florence and Normandie as an historical landmark in the City of Los Angeles, as a commitment from the City to re-invest in disparaged communities.
By acknowledging the failure to protect the community of Florence and Normandie, this landmark will give us hope. The City of Los Angeles must protect and serve all of its citizens.
We must never forget April 29, 1992.
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The Issue
The 1992 Uprising in the City of Los Angeles is forever etched in the minds of the black community. On April 29, 1992, at the intersection of Florence and Normandie an historic event took place in which truck driver Reginald Denny was taken from his truck and beaten by a group of men dubbed the LA 4.
Henry Keith Watson, was one of the LA 4. Having apologized to Reginald Denny both publicly and privately, Mr. Watson has lived the past 30 years of his life as the poster child of the Los Angeles Riots.
Mr. Watson has provided countless interviews and appeared in several film projects and consistently reveals that life in South Central Los Angeles for the black community has not changed. In fact, it has gotten worse.
Mr. Watson’s statements are evident as we have once again seen our city erupt in response to the George Floyd killing. Cities across America continue to publicly broadcast rioting in response to injustice. Mr. Watson states, ‘there is a Florence and Normandie in every city across America.’
Mr. Watson continues to live in the neighborhood that surrounds Florence and Normandie. A community where systematic racism is constant.
This is our chance to change, and acknowledge our city’s history. Confronting our city’s history, to enforce a change for our future.
Born out of frustration for a system of racial injustice, events that took place on April 29, 1992 were the result of the Rodney King beating with four officers accused in the beating being found not guilty.
April 29, 2022 marked the 30-year Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots.
Cities across America have removed monuments of historical figures who enslaved black Americans, promising to end the perpetuation of their beliefs. Monuments are being erected dedicated to hope and belief in disparaged communities.
We must designate the intersection of Florence and Normandie as an historical landmark in the City of Los Angeles, as a commitment from the City to re-invest in disparaged communities.
By acknowledging the failure to protect the community of Florence and Normandie, this landmark will give us hope. The City of Los Angeles must protect and serve all of its citizens.
We must never forget April 29, 1992.
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Petition created on June 12, 2020