One group in these riots reportedly stored razors in their black mesh stockings, which they wore withshort hobble skirts. Members of that group attack
One group in these riots reportedly stored razors in their black mesh stockings, which they wore withshort hobble skirts. Members of that group attacked Betty Morgan and were known as "slick chicks." TheBlack Widows and Sharpies were other all-female groups involved in these riots. Off-duty police officersformed the Vengeance Squad at the start of these riots, whose cause was investigated by the McGuckencommission. Tensions before these riots escalated after members of the 38th Street Gang were accused ofkilling Jose Diaz. That accusation led to the Sleepy Lagoon trial, which helped spark these riots. Pachucosfought against taxied-in US Navy men during these riots. For 10 points, name these Los Angeles riots thattook place during World War II and which are named for a type of clothing worn by Mexicans.
One group in these riots reportedly stored razors in their black mesh stockings, which they wore withshort hobble skirts.
Zoot Suit riots