The latest interviews: the 1980 Miami riots

The killing of insurance salesman Arthur McDuffie by a group of Miami police officers in December 1979 touched off what would become a firestorm in Miami. After the officers' acquittal in the spring of 1980, riots spread across Liberty City and other black enclaves, causing damage (in lives, dollars and psychic horror) that endure to this day. We are currently interviewing people who lived through this turbulent period in Miami history, including key players.

If you have a memory of the riots that you'd like to share, email us at AmericanCitiesProject@yahoo.com.