It was this as a backdrop that the urban riots of the 1960's took place. And sadly, the riots in turn only made the situation worse. Neighborhoods that already were in decline were in many cases ...

Former U.S. Sen. Fred Harris (D-Okla.), the last surviving member of the Kerner Commission, a panel appointed by President ...

Between 1963 and 1972 America experienced over 750 urban revolts. Considered collectively ... He challenges both conservative and liberal interpretations, emphasizing that these riots must be placed ...

The urban riots of the 1960s presented a serious problem for television. On the one hand, the medium loves the action-packed thud of fists and policemen's clubs. There are few more exciting ...