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Zoot Suit Riots (1943) w/ Emily Spivak

Published: June 3, 2021, 12:30 p.m.

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It\\u2019s June 3rd. This day in 1943 marked the start of the \\u201cZoot Suit Riots,\\u201d a series of skirmishes and attacks in Los Angeles targeting Mexican-Americans, who were often identified by their flashy ensembles.

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Jody, Niki and Kellie are joined by Emily Spivack of \\u201cWorn Stories\\u201d to discuss the causes of the riots, how the zoot suit became a political symbol, and whether super-baggy clothes are on their way back.

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