Bruce's Beach was an African-American beach resort at Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County, California. The property, which was located at 26th Street and Highland Avenue, was …

Jan 4, 2023 · Nearly 100 years ago, a local government in Southern California took Bruce's Beach away from its Black owners because of the color of their skin. The owners' descendants won a …

Shortly after purchasing the land, Charles and Willa Bruce turned the location into a seaside resort called Bruce's Lodge that welcomed Black beachgoers from all over Los Angeles and …

Jul 2, 2022 · In 1924, after the relentless harassment of racist neighbors and the Ku Klux Klan failing to push out the community the Bruces built, the Manhattan Beach City Council …

Apr 20, 2021 · Black couple Willa and Charles Bruce purchased land on Manhattan Beach in 1912, making them among the first Black landowners in the city. But 12 years later they were …

Jun 27, 2022 · Bruce’s Beach once belonged to Willa and Charles Bruce, who purchased the parcel in 1912 and established a popular resort for Black families. Today, a plaque at the top …

Manhattan Beach Library has a special Bruce’s Beach Commemorative Collection, which items donated by Dr. Anthony Lee. With the goal of creating a space for Black Angelenos to visit the …

Apr 12, 2021 · For a short time, Bruce’s Beach offered Black families a place to enjoy the rich taste of California life. Most importantly, it renewed their feelings of hope and unity. The...

Sep 30, 2021 · Bruce's Beach, a once thriving resort for Black families owned by Willa and Charles Bruce, was seized by the town of Manhattan Beach in 1924 with the stated goal of …

Oct 2, 2021 · Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized the return of property known as Bruce’s Beach to the descendants of a Black couple that had been run out of Manhattan Beach almost a …