We wrote about Bruce’s Beach, located in Manhattan Beach, California on August 5, 2021 and October 7, 2021, an old case which has sparked national “condemnation” was the 1924 taking of “Bruce’s Beach.” The resort was established by Willa and Charles Bruce in 1912. It was a destination where black tourists could swim, dance, eat and rest. The City claimed that it needed the property for a public park, but left it undeveloped. The condemnation was clearly motivated by racism. Manhattan Beach has been grappling with the history of Bruce’s… read more
January 5, 2023
Bruce’s Beach – The Final Chapter
Posted in Bruce's Beach, Eminent Domain