Paper

1964-1973: A Time of Activism
This critical public history paper examines the struggle Los Angeles students faced in fighting for equal rights and educational oppurtinities throughout the mid-sixties and early seventies.

Power Point

Experiencing Education in Los Angeles
This power point presentation was presented at UCLA on August 1st, 2003 as part of UCLA/IDEA's summer research seminar presentation.

Video

The Struggle Takes to the Streets

This video documents the experience of racism in Los Angeles schools and communities in the mid-60's. Topics include tracking in schools, the 1965 Watts rebellion, and the 1968 East LA Blowouts.

(4 minutes)

(Medium Quality - 160x180) 3 MB

(High Quality - 240x180) 8.4 MB