American Bag Co.

Historical marker location:

299 Third Street, Oakland, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Third Street and Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north on Third Street.)

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District.

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.