The article explores the history of racial segregation at Los Angeles beaches and highlights the emergence of Black surf communities as a response to longtime exclusion from surf culture. It recounts the story of Bruce's Beach, a resort established by Black owners that was seized by the city in 1924, reflecting the historical discrimination faced by Black beachgoers. As more Black surf communities rise, they aim to create safe spaces for people of color to engage with the ocean, empower their narratives, and celebrate their love for surfing amidst a predominantly white surf culture.
"Black surf communities have been creating safe space for people of color to get outside and enjoy the ocean, challenging the longstanding exclusivity of surf culture."
"Bruce's Beach serves as both an emblem of resilience and a painful reminder of the exclusionary past faced by Black Angelenos at Los Angeles beaches."
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