El éxito no es para los que piensan que pueden hacerlo, sino para los que lo hacen.

 The Zoot Suit and Sleepy Lagoon incident of the 1940s were pivotal moments in Mexican American history, especially in Los Angeles. The Zoot Suit, worn by Mexican American youth as a symbol of cultural pride, became a target during the Sleepy Lagoon incident of 1942. After the murder of José Díaz near the Sleepy Lagoon, a group of young Mexican Americans, many of whom wore Zoot Suits, were wrongly accused and convicted, highlighting racial prejudice and injustice. This led to the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where Mexican American youth clashed with U.S. servicemen over cultural tensions. These events galvanized the Chicano civil rights movement, sparking greater activism for racial equality and social justice within the Mexican American community. The legacy of the Zoot Suit and the Sleepy Lagoon incident continues to symbolize resilience, pride, and resistance against discrimination.