Below are links to stories on people and places that have been overlooked in the “collective memory” of the heritage of the Southern California region and the United States.
Some of the stories include coverage of my research and public history programming efforts.
stories on people and places that have been overlooked
“How Racism Ruined Black Santa Monica”
Photo: Shades of L.A. Collection/Los Angeles Public Library Collection “How Racism Ruined Black Santa Monica” by Hadley Meares | In Arts & Entertainment, LAIST.com December 23, 2020 Read the article...
Reclaiming Black Beaches: On Alison Rose Jefferson’s “Living the California Dream”
Reclaiming Black Beaches: On Alison Rose Jefferson’s “Living the California Dream”by Eisa Nefertari Ulen | Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB)LARB-logoDecember 15, 2020 Read the article here.
Historian Patty Limerick’s 10 Recent Publications in Western American History written by the Talented Young
Historian Patty Limerick’s 10 Recent Publications in Western American History written by the Talented Young Center for the American West, University of Colorado, Boulder December 4, 2020 My book, Living...
LA Currents: Central Avenue Angels Walk
LA Currents: Central Avenue Angels Walk LA Cityview 35November 20, 2020The Central Avenue heritage trail was debuted as part of the 25th Central Avenue Jazz Festival, December 14-17, 2020.
Manhattan Beach confronting racist past symbolized by battle over ‘Bruce’s Beach’
Manhattan Beach confronting racist past symbolized by battle over ‘Bruce’s Beach’ by David Ono and Lisa Barley | Eyewitness News, ABC 7 November 10, 2020 Read the article here.
Three Major Projects Chronicle History and Displacement of African Americans in Santa Monica
Photographer: unknown. | Image courtesy of the Quinn Research Center Three Major Projects Chronicle History and Displacement of African Americans in Santa Monica by Nadra Nittle | Arts &...
Manhattan Beach was once home to Black beachgoers, but the city ran them out. Now it faces a reckoning
Photo: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times Manhattan Beach was once home to Black beachgoers, but the city ran them out. Now it faces a reckoningby Rosanna Xia | Los Angeles TimesSunday, August 2, 2020...
LA freeways: The infrastructure of racism
Photo: Amy Ta LA freeways: The infrastructure of racism by Steve Chiokakis | KCRW Greater L.A. show Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Radio show, podcast, and article Read the article here.
Surfing confronts racist’s past after George Floyd’s Death
Photo: Tyler Transki / Reuters Surfing confronts racist’s past after George Floyd’s Death by Dennis Romero | NBCNews.comSaturday, June 21, 2020 Read the article here.
Celebrating Juneteenth in California and the history of Bruce’s Beach
Photo: LaVera White Collection of Arthur and Elizabeth Lewis Celebrating Juneteenth in California and the history of Bruce’s Beachby Jill Cowan and Lily Benson | The New York Times Friday, June 19, 2020...
Before Juneteenth was widely known, here’s how Black Angelenos celebrated emancipation
Photo: Library of Congress Before Juneteenth was widely known, here’s how Black Angelenos celebrated emancipation by Gustavo Arellano | Los Angeles Times Thursday, June 18, 2020 Read the article here.
A Look Back at California’s Long-Lost African American Beaches and Vacation Spots
Photo: Walter L. Gordon Jr. Collection of William Beverly Jr. A Look Back at California’s Long-Lost African American Beaches and Vacation Spotsby Hadley Meares | Los Angeles MagazineMonday, May 4, 2020...
African Americans persevered to Develop Communities During the Jim Crow Era
African Americans persevered to Develop Communities During the Jim Crow Era CBS2 KCAL9 TV News LA Friday, February 28, 2020 Segment showcases my book, Living the California Dream: African American...
Book it L.A., For the brainy and the bold
Book it L.A., For the brainy and the boldby Drew Tewksbury | Los Angeles TimesSaturday, January 11, 2020 Article showcases Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites during the Jim Crow...
Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars
Recent Books of Interest to African American ScholarsThe Journal of Blacks in Higher EducationThursday, January 9, 2020 Article showcased Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites...
Storied Los Angeles Club for African American Women Looks to the Future
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library Storied Los Angeles Club for African American Women Looks to the Futureby Lynell George | Preservation magazineWinter 2019 Read the article here.
Black History Month: Did You Know Val Verde, the Black Palm Springs?
Black History Month: Did You Know Val Verde, the Black Palm Springs?by Gayle Anderson and Danielle Pendleton | KTLA Channel 5 TVFriday, February 1, 2019 View more here.
The Legendary Black Surfer Who Challenged Stereotypes
Photo: Courtesy of Vicki Williams / Photo By Joe Quigg The Legendary Black Surfer Who Challenged Stereotypesby Anna Kusmer | Atlas Obscura (online magazine)Thursday, October 4, 2018 Read the article here.
Activism as a Marketing Tool for Engagement with History and in Capitalism
Activism as a Marketing Tool for Engagement with History and in Capitalism Photography by Zack of Gallery Department boutique (Los Angeles). Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Cultural impresario Josué Thomas...