a) Police brutality

The primary focus of the 1965 Watts Riots in Los Angeles was police brutality. These riots erupted in the predominantly African American neighborhood of Watts following an incident of police violence. The six-day unrest resulted in widespread property damage and highlighted the long-standing grievances of the African American community against systemic racism, economic inequality, and police brutality. The Watts Riots became a symbol of the broader racial and social tensions in America during the 1960s.