One family’s stories prove to be a window on Black struggle and persistence in American history
At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...
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Once Excluded From Beaches, This Is How L.A.’s Black Surf Community Is Reclaiming the Waves
Another big draw to Los Angeles is the booming surf culture. Even in the colder fall season when the ocean is chilled, you ...
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Millions in mutual aid help save historic Black neighborhood during California wildfires
In the 1950s, the money Townsend earned ... discriminatory redlining practices that prevented Black people from buying homes in certain Los Angeles neighborhoods. It’s not surprising Townsend ...