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Division Street Riots broke out in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago, becoming the first riot initiated by Puerto Ricans in US history. The rioting began after a police officer shot a young Puerto Rican man, but the uprising also reflected the community's deep frustrations with the oppressive conditions they had long suffered, such as housing discrimination, unemployment, bad healthcare and severe police brutality. While the riot destroyed a lot of property in the area, it also represented a milestone for Puerto Rican activism, leading to the formation of various social justice organizations and campaigns. The riot also created a sense of identity and visibility for the city's Puerto Rican community.