NSFW: 10 Pop Culture References From The LA Riots

Thursday, April 26, 2012 NSFW: 10 Pop Culture References From The LA Riots The death of Latasha Harlins and the beating of Rodney King not only prompted the cataclysmic Los Angeles Riots, but they also influenced artists to speak out about the political agitations and race relations of this city. N.W.A.'s prophetic 1988 single, "F*ck Tha Police" became the anthem of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. In what they referred to as "reality rap," the albums of N.W.A. provided an extremely public platform from which to speak. They were not alone. PHOTOS: Eat Your Way Around The World In LA WATCH: Pregnant Woman's Shocking Story Of Being Shot In Belly PHOTOS: California's More Old Fashioned Than You Think Chris Brown's Controversial New Hobby The Trojans' New Fortress BLOG POSTS Michael Greger, M.D.: Mad Cow California: Stop Feeding Cows Chicken Manure Cattle remains are still fed to chickens and the poultry litter is fed back to cows. In this way, prions -- the infectious proteins that cause mad cow disease -- may continue to cycle back into cattle feed and complete the cow "cannibalism" circuit blamed for the spread of the disease. J.L. Sirisuk: This Weekend: L'art Pour L'art Jane Chafin: David Hockney's Bigger Message Martin Gayford's A Bigger Message: Conversations with David Hockney chronicles discussions between the art critic and artist over a ten year period, giving the reader unique access to this inventive artist's process. Emile Hirsch: 'So, What Do You Do?' Is there really that much of a gap of conversation etiquette or philosophy between the East and West coast that one can't ask "What do you do?" to a new acquaintance in New York? Mariska Hargitay: Violence Against Women Act Helps Restore Lives VAWA has protected, improved and restored lives. Reauthorization sends the message that our communities, our families -- and all people -- must be safe; that survivors must have the tools to heal and reclaim their lives; and that breaking the cycle of violence is an unassailable national priority.

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