At the height of the Jim Crow era, these destinations offered a sanctuary for Black folks facing daily oppression and segregation. An aerial view of Bruce's Beach, which, at one point, was one of the ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new Texas historical marker is shining a light on the under told story of Galveston's first black lifeguards. The marker is located along the Seawall near 27th street.

In the late 19 th century, African American beach communities began to emerge in places like Highland Beach, MD and Cape May, NJ. They provided havens for Black vacationers excluded from white resort ...