Asian American Stories Los Angeles- AAPI LA

SAIGU: Remembering the '92 Riots/Civil Unrest

Episode Summary

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the 1992 LA Uprising or SAIGU. LA UPRISING is known in the Korean American community as SAIGU, which directly translates to 4.29 or ‘April 29th’: the start date of the civil unrest. We invite all Angelenos to attend the commemorative LA Uprising/SAIGU events this month, to partake in a healing space and reflect on the effects of the unrest.

Episode Notes

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the 1992 LA Uprising or SAIGU. LA UPRISING is known in the Korean American community as SAIGU, which directly translates to 4.29 or ‘April 29th’: the start date of the civil unrest. We invite all Angelenos to attend the commemorative LA Uprising/SAIGU events this month, to partake in a healing space and reflect on the effects of the unrest.

Listen in as entrepreneur Kalika Yap and Task Force member interviews Hyepin Im of FACE (Faith and Community Empowerment) LA, Reverend Dr Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. and activist Najee Ali to discuss race relations and the 30th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots.