The Watts Rebellion, also known as the Watts Riots, was a major civil uprising that took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California in August 1965. The rebellion was sparked by longstanding issues of racial inequality, police brutality, and economic disparities that had been building up in the community. The catalyst for the rebellion was a confrontation between a Black motorist, Marquette Frye, and the police, which escalated into a violent clash.

For six days, the streets of Watts were engulfed in chaos as protesters clashed with police, looted stores, and set buildings ablaze. The rebellion resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and more than 4,000 arrests. The Watts Rebellion exposed the deep-seated frustrations and anger within marginalized Black communities, highlighting the systemic racism and social injustices that many African Americans were facing at the time.

The aftermath of the Watts Rebellion led to increased attention and awareness of the economic and social disparities in Black communities, as well as the need for reform in policing and racial relations. The events in Watts had a lasting impact on the civil rights movement and helped to pave the way for further activism and advocacy for racial justice in the United States.