L.A. Protest – L.A. IN THE SIXTIES

The Hidden History of Los Angeles: Set the Night on Fire and an Interview with Jon Wiener

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020LA in the SixtiesNews and Events

This episode features an interview with Jon Wiener regarding his new book, Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties, which he co-authored with Mike Davis. The book provides a comprehensive history of the civil rights movement in Los Angeles during the 1960s. Listen to the interview here.

07/7/2020 — L.A. Protest Past & Present: From the Watts Rebellion to the Black Lives Matter Movement Today

June 25, 2020August 24, 2020LA in the SixtiesNews and Events

“L.A. Protest Past & Present: From the Watts Rebellion to the Black Lives Matter Movement Today”, hosted by the USC Annenberg Center. With a special appearance by Norman Lear. Attendees will be able to buy the books at 50% off from Verso Books. Click here for the Youtube video.