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One Sleepy Night - Detroit
Music Hall Center in DetroitThu, Dec 3, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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One Sleepy Night - Detroit is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Musical event at Music Hall Center in Detroit.
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Based on the 1942 Sleepy Lagoon murder, this event delves into a pivotal moment of racial injustice in Los Angeles. The death of José Gallardo Díaz led to the arrest of seventeen Mexican-American youths, who were convicted amid a highly publicized and prejudiced trial.
The case became a symbol of racial tensions and foreshadowed the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. Attendees can expect a dramatic retelling of this historical tragedy, exploring themes of discrimination and the fight for justice.
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What was the Sleepy Lagoon murder?
The Sleepy Lagoon murder refers to the 1942 death of José Gallardo Díaz, a young Mexican-American man found dying near a reservoir in Commerce, California.
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Music Hall Center in Detroit
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- Sat, Dec 5, 2026