EPISODE · Jun 7, 2024 · 44 MIN
Self Evident Presents: "Carol & The Los Angeles Uprising, Pt 1" (by Inheriting)
from Self Evident: Asian America's Stories · host LAist Studios and Emily Kwong
Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family's gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she'd even make it home. At the time, she didn't understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King. She also never understood why her mother insisted on keeping the business going, especially after the Uprising. As an adult, a personal crisis prompts Carol to finally start processing that event and her place in history. Hear more from Inheriting at laist.com/podcasts/inheriting. Content Warning: This episode contains racial slurs and discusses police brutality.
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