Remembering the History of Sleepy Lagoon and Zoot Suit Riots, Its Violent Aftermath | Lost LA | Food & Discovery

Not much can be found in the public landscape that documents the Zoot Suit riots set off by the discovery of the body of José Gallardo Diaź near Sleepy Lagoon. A proposed memorial at the site of the now-paved over lagoon invites a deep reflection on the tragedy at Sleepy Lagoon, its violent aftermath and the layers of history in Southeast Los Angeles's neighborhoods.

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