Zoot Suit Riots

The scene is set in a 21st century Zoo. Amongst all the odd assortments of living creatures, live two zoo animals who strike up an unlikely conversation about their lives as humans so many years ago. One of these being old Winston Churchill, known as Romeo by the zookeepers (oddly enough also the name of the cigar he smoked: Romeo y Julieta) who smugly swings in a hammock humming a Marie Lloyd music hall song while a sulking Adolf Hitler, known as Blondi swims alone in a fish tank nearby.…

people still today. Pachuca woman that dressed in the zoot style were often called stupid, were judged to the extent of comparing them to prostitutes, claiming they were “infested” with sexual diseases, and were told that they were asking for whatever they got. The appearance of a Pachuca woman was something that they used to be able to express themselves, the style distinguished itself than anything at that time, it emphasized the zoot suits themselves. High hair, plucked eyebrows, black socks,…

geographical borders, and culture are hard to escape from. It is solely up to an individual to establish how they intend to deal with their borders, if at all. This was no different for both Gualinto, from George Washington Gomez, and Henry, from Zoot Suit. They both struggled with, a psychological border, the awareness that they came from two distinct cultures and therefore found themselves caught in the middle and being judged upon. Due to their Mexican legacy, culture, and the geographical…

Let me start off with some background information for those of you who do not know what a “Zoot Suiter” is and how they came about. “Zoot Suiters” were often belonging to Mexican American Culture and often times were young in age, most under 25 years of age. These individuals were famously known for wearing a unique style of clothing, hence the name Zoot suit, and were usually found in groups. This movement in style and culture originated in East L.A. and rapidly spread into Hollywood and onto…

this legacy has been carried with perfection till date by the successors, Mr. SudhirDiwan, Mr. SurinderDiwan, Mr. Amit Diwan, and Mr. SumitDiwan. It started out as endeaor to provide the fashion conscious male with an enviable range of clothes that suit not only the occasion but also his mood,…

How to dress like a pro? Tips to look professional in office Do not go overboard Make sure that your dressing style suits the environment. Some places follow a particular dress code. This makes it easier to narrow down on your choices. In other cases, you will have to make a sound judgment based on the ambience and other factors. You may also consider the style your colleagues follow. Usually the style followed by lawyers, government officials and other such professional is formal business…

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I fastened the last pin onto the picture and stepped back and looked at my literal wall of evidence. “Who are you?’, I mumbled as I examined the pictures and art carefully. He never tried to hide his face and was easily recognizable. Black eyes the color of an abyss, black hoodie, black pants, black sneakers, black hair, pale skin, high cheek bones, and very thin. If not for his hair, one could mistake him for a skeleton in clothing. Maybe that’s where he gets his name from. I laughed at the…

Former President John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” As a young business student who is still in the process of learning what it means to be an effective leader and making a positive impact in the world, I need to learn and get advice from as much people as possible. Specifically, I must gain knowledge from those who have the experience and are experts in the fields of business and leadership. After listening to Ms. Dara Ashlock, I noticed three…

I took the elevator down to the lobby to get breakfast then go back up to my room and watch TV. The food choices are lame considering this is a star hotel in Los Angeles and in the hills overlooking the city. I was watching TV then, this advertisement and came across the screen and said come out to Venice Beach to watch the 25 annual weightlifting competition. I was very curious about this competition and gave them a call. “ Good morning this is mike hosting the 25th annual weightlifting…