Zoot suits were branded gangster garb. Local newspapers began a campaign against the zoot suit-wearing Latinos.

Eventually, 24 pachucos -- as young Latinos who wore zoot suits were known back then -- were indicted. Of those, 12 were convicted of first-degree murder. Zoot suits were branded gangster garb.

The drape suit was popularized by Hollywood actors, on screen and off. Cary Grant, Fred Astaire and Clark Gable wore it, and James Cagney turned it into de rigueur gangster wear. The leap from ...

But a Colorado business wants to lighten it up a bit. The American Zoot Shooters Association combines gangster costumes from the early 20th century with marksmanship.

Demian Bichir grew up in a theatrical family. Now known for such movies as "A Better Life" and "The Hateful Eight," he returns to the stage in "Zoot Suit" at the Mark Taper Forum.

Back in May, the Los Angeles City Council denounced the 1943 'Zoot Suit Riots,' and Friday, the council is to officially apologize for the treatment of Mexican Americans during the racial turmoil ...

Goodman Theatre’s revival of “Zoot Suit” brings back to the living stage a unique, important and curious piece of American theater history. Luis Valdez’s play–a pop amalgam of docudrama ...

Of those, 12 were convicted of first-degree murder. Zoot suits were branded gangster garb. Local newspapers began a campaign against the zoot suit-wearing Latinos.

They dress up like early 20th century gangsters and shoot Tommy guns on an obstacle course: Meet members of the American Zoot Shooters Association. Zoot shooting is a new sport that combines ...