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It’s June 3rd. This day in 1943 marked the start of the “Zoot Suit Riots,” a series of skirmishes and attacks in Los Angeles targeting Mexican-Americans, who were often identified by their flashy ensembles.
Jody, Niki and Kellie are joined by Emily Spivack of “Worn Stories” to…
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