Watts riots, Riots in Los Angeles
The Watts riots were a series of violent confrontations.
These riots took place in the Watts neighborhood in August 1965.
The events highlighted racial tensions in the United States.
The Watts Towers Arts Center commemorates the event.
The riots sparked initiatives for community improvement.
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