Since the 92 L.A riot, it is very difficult to find a museum or historical/memorial sites to remember innocent loved ones and people who were exploited by injustice and urban-racial segregation by the government. 

David D. Kim, a Korean American attorney, and a producer of "Clash of Colors" shared his experiences and thoughts on injustice during the L.A riot

Post-92 L.A riot has involved with "closed-door" politics that many politicians and city councils try to take an advantage of Koreatown residents and reconstruction after the riot. In early-mid 90s many Korean American victims did not speak out because of the language barrier and cultural gap that often marginalized their voices for social justice. However, Korean American Workers Alliance (KIWA) and many church councils stepped up to demand their rights to receive reconstruction fund and city councils support to rebuild Koreatown. Many politicians and city councils are missing a point of people who run and live in Koreatown need to be more represented, not the politicians who want promote their political agendas for more votes for a congress. 

A video of controversial Koreatown city councils and their ignorance of representing residents in L.A Koreatown

 

Today, Koreatown (K-town) is the "Hot" spot in L.A. Many young adults and college students enjoy food and nightlife in Koreatown. Personally, I am worried that Koreatown will become just a place that has food, drink, and crazy nightlife spots. There should more than just food and entertainment to remember and learn the lessons of the 92 L.A riot. Currently, Korean American community and church associations in Koreatown organized to do a campaign about remembering Saigu (4/29). Members from an African American, a Korean American, and a Latino American communities should organized to remember the injustice that wounded many community members of Southern California. No one can predict this type of tragedy would happen again in L.A, we need to educate our members of diverse communities to prevent any violent actions. 

This video is based on the real experiences of a Korean American journalist during the L.A riot

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By Charlie Kim