Historic Black Beaches: Safe Havens Amid Segregation

The video explores the history of segregated beaches in the U.S., highlighting several historical black beaches that served as safe havens for African Americans during segregation. It discusses the founding and significance of beaches like Highland Beach, Atlantic Beach, American Beach, and Butler Beach, and how they provided cultural and recreational spaces for black communities. The video also examines the impact of desegregation, which led to the decline of many black-owned beach resorts.

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