- In June 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots erupted in Los Angeles, sparked by tensions between white servicemen and Mexican American youths.
- The riots involved attacks and harassment of Mexican Americans wearing Zoot suits, leading to injuries, arrests, and property damage.
Racial Discrimination:
- Discrimination against African Americans in housing, employment, education, and other areas persisted throughout the 1940s.
- Segregation laws were still in place in many Southern states, denying African Americans equal opportunities and rights.
Racist Violence:
- Lynchings and other acts of racial violence against African Americans continued to occur in various parts of the country.
- In 1943, the NAACP documented 13 lynchings in the United States, drawing attention to the ongoing struggle for civil rights.