California Returns Bruce’s Beach To Black Family 100 Years After It Was Stolen From Them

By Kevin L. Clark ·Updated October 1, 2021

Thursday, Sept. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that unanimously transfers rights of what was once known as Bruce’s Beach to heirs of the land’s original owners.

The prime beachfront property hosted a resort built by Black entrepreneurs Willa and Charles Bruce when they purchased the land in 1912. Shortly after, Los Angeles County stripped them of the land using underhanded tactics and local officials.

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