The 1968 Kerner Report Examined Roots of Racial Unrest | Retro Report

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The 1968 Kerner Report Examined Roots of Racial Unrest | Retro Report
Explore the enduring impact of the 1968 Kerner Report, which was commissioned in response to the widespread racial unrest of the 1960s. This video highlights the report’s stark findings including deep-seated issues of racial segregation, police brutality, and economic inequality, calling for urgent reforms. Many of the same issues have persisted through the decades, as reflected in subsequent, contemporary waves of unrest and protest.