Today's Black Fact(s)

1. On this day in 1945, Richard Wright's 'Black Boy' reached first place on the National Best Seller Book List.
2. On this day in 1992, the first day of L.A riots begins, sparked by acquittal of four white cops in the beating of Rodney King, which resulted in at least 50 deaths, thousands injured and estimates of up to $1 billion in property damage.