Jefferson received the prestigious and rare David G. Cameron Award for her many significant contributions to our understanding of African-American history in Santa Monica. For over a decade, Jefferson...
Nick Gabaldón Day and ICCC Day Milestones, and Upcoming 2017 Programming
In the Los Angeles area, 2016 marked important milestones for the interpretation of African American experience at Santa Monica’s Bay Street/Inkwell monument site for contemporary audiences. The fifth...
Nick Gabaldón Day, African American Beach Culture Heritage and Ocean Stewardship
Nick Gabaldón Day, a celebration of African American beach culture heritage with introductory surf lessons and experiences with ocean stewardship was held this year on Saturday, June 4. The Bay...
Global Event for Social Action and More Inclusive American History, CCD, Sat., September 17
This year’s global Coastal Cleanup Day takes place on Saturday, September 17. Santa Monica College, the Santa Monica Conservancy, Heal the Bay, the L.A. Black Underwater Explorers and other...
Great Breakfast, Thoughtful Dialog, Fun and Engagement with the Members of The L.A. Breakfast Club
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 I was invited to speak about the history of race relations at Santa Monica Beach at Los Angeles Breakfast Club meeting by member Steve McAvoy. For over 90 years the Club has...
Accomplishments and New Life Opportunities
For me it was a busy year of finishing up a phase of investment in knowledge attainment to explore new life directions and enhanced career opportunities. To those of you who do not know, yes, in December...





