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History
Streetcars became a place where musician can show their talent through immediate audiences.

During the 1940s, streetcars in Los Angeles featured many racial conflicts. Reflecting the nation, racial tensions were very high. Often times, streetcars are only studied for their economic and political purposes. Social interactions during streetcar rides are largely ignored. There were many conflicts stemming from racial tensions in the network of Los Angeles streetcars. An example of a racial confrontation was when three white sailors harassed a Mexican couple on the streetcar in Watts. During the Zoot Suit Riots servicemen targeted streetcars and searched for Mexican and black youths. White ushers on the streetcar will give African-Americans unfair seating.