Tag: Rodney King

  • SOCI 395-005: Plessy to Martin: Race and Politics George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Fall 2013 Rutledge M. Dennis, Professor of Sociology This course examines the issues, individuals, and groups central to the intersectionality of race, culture, and politics in American life. We will begin with the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case which solidified and legitimized…

  • Rodney King juror: ‘My father was black’ Ventura County Star Camarillo, California 2012-04-28 Gretchen Wenner, Staff Reporter SQUAW VALLEY — Juror No. 8 from the Rodney King beating trial has always heard the 12-member panel described as either all white or as having no blacks.   Now, he wants the public to know that’s not…