Owners of California land that was once a resort for Black Americans during segregation say they will resell the property to the county six months after regaining the 3 acres stolen from their family by the local government 98 years ago.
Those who fought for Bruce Beach to be returned to the descendants of its original owners said they are disappointed in the sale but understand the deep wound of racism, which they say lingers in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood.
“While I am disappointed the Bruces have chosen to sell the land, I understand their decision, as the city of Manhattan Beach is anti-Black,” said Kavon Ward, founder of Justice for Bruce’s Beach, in a statement. “Justice, in this case, should afford the family some peace; unfortunately, I don’t believe the Bruce family descendants will find peace taking up space in a racist Manhattan Beach.”
Marcus and Derrick Bruce’s great-grandparents purchased the land in Los Angeles County in 1912, later…
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