![]() Despite the efforts of George Shearer, their lawyer, and Alice Bloomfield, a white journalist and activist, the 38th Street Gang members are unfairly sentenced to time in prison. Evidence clearly shows that the Downey Gang members are responsible for the death of Jose Williams, but the jury is strongly prejudiced against the 38th Street Gang members, largely because of their race. Henry and the 38th Street Gang members are soon arrested and charged with the murder of Jose Williams. This attack results in the death of Jose Williams, an occupant of the Williams’ ranch. Mistaking Henry and his friends for the troublesome Downey Gang, a group from the Williams ranch attacks them. Henry and Della decide to go to the ranch, where the Downey Gang are harassing the residents. While there, Henry hears noises coming from the Williams’ Ranch, and suspects that there is a party being held there. This results in the 38th Street Gang leaving the party.ĭella, Henry’s girlfriend, then accompanies him on a trip to Sleepy Lagoon, a popular hang-out spot for Chicanos. ![]() ![]() Henry’s brother, Rudy, starts a fight between the two gangs. While at this dance, they encounter their rivals, the Downey Gang. The play begins with Henry Reyna and his 38th Street Gang members headed to a local dance. ![]()
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