As police investigate the death of Rodney King, who died of an apparent drowning in his California pool on Sunday at the age 47, civil rights leaders and others are examining his complicated legacy.

Anger is something Rodney King prefers to keep at bay. The 47-year-old victim of one of the most notorious police-brutality cases says he’s made peace with the incident that changed his life, as well ...

A plaque honoring Rodney King's legacy has been installed at the site of his former childhood home in Altadena. Felicia Ford, who bought the plot, worked with community organizations to commemorate ...

LOS ANGELES — Nine years ago Thursday, the world lost a man who drew attention to police brutality and the racial divide in America, years before the events of 2020. On March 3, 1991 in Los Angeles, ...