Racism, Poverty, and Police Brutality: Could Riots Happen in the U.S.?

Public Forum
Thursday • August 25th • 7-9pm
Many Peoples Church
1507 W. Morse Ave

The riots that took place in Britain last week left the media and politicians scrambling for an explanation for the massive social unrest. Of course, incredible social inequality, racism, and police brutality lie at the root of the rebellion.

These are the very same problems that sparked riots in this country 40 years ago, when people took to the streets of Detroit, Watts, and even Washington DC to express their outrage.

But, what about the United States today? Could riots happen here again? Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor will look at the reasons for these rebellions and what they mean for people interested in a world free of racism.

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is on the editorial board of the International Socialist Review. She is a frequent contributor on the subject of race and class and has written extensively on the struggle for housing justice. Her articles have also appeared on the Black Commentator, CounterPunch and Gaper's Block Web sites.