Zoot Suit Riots (jun 3, 1943 – jun 8, 1943)
Description:
Following the accusation of a group of "people in zoot suits" by a group of White sailors were the Zoot Suit Riots. The riots consisted of White mobs tearing into hispanic and black neighborhoods, beating and undressing any person found wearing a zoot suit. The Riots were brutal and truly struck fear into the hearts of the Chicanos who had previously felt at home.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 3, 1943
jun 8, 1943
~ 5 days