The Watts Rebellion, also known as the Watts Riots, was a major uprising that took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles in August 1965. The rebellion was sparked by longstanding issues of racial inequality, economic disparities, and police brutality that the African American community in Watts faced.

The catalyst for the rebellion was an incident on August 11, 1965, when Marquette Frye, a young African American man, was pulled over and arrested by white police officers for suspicion of drunk driving. The arrest quickly escalated into a confrontation, drawing a crowd of onlookers who witnessed what they believed to be excessive use of force by the police.

The tensions simmering in the community erupted into violence and looting, leading to six days of unrest that resulted in widespread destruction, injuries, and deaths. The National Guard was eventually called in to restore order.

The Watts Rebellion highlighted the deep-seated frustrations and grievances of the African American community, as well as the systemic racism and inequality they faced. The uprising brought national attention to issues of police brutality, economic marginalization, and social injustices faced by Black Americans.

The aftermath of the Watts Rebellion led to increased calls for social and economic reforms, as well as efforts to address the underlying causes of the unrest. The events in Watts also influenced the civil rights movement and the push for greater equality and justice for African Americans in the United States.