riots

In Washington, D.C., riots sparked by the assassination of the Martin Luther King Jr. decimated the U Street corridor.

Now 40 years later, residents and business owners see the area rejuvenated, in large part by the neighborhood's rich African-American heritage.

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The 1968, assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. sparked rioting across many American cities.

In Washington, D.C., the chaos began on the corner of 14th and U streets. The neighborhood only recently has begun to make a comeback.

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