"Many people are unaware that #SantaMonica, the coastal enclave now known for its beaches, star residents and hot real estate, was once home to a thriving Black community. The city was at the heart of the dreams of Black entrepreneurs, who had migrated west with their families hoping to flee prejudice and find fortune." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/30/santa-monica-beach-black-community-discrimination-race-issues #LosAngeles #LAhistory

"On February 27, 1973, the council voted unanimously to rescind the order to demolish the Municipal Pier," James Harris. Angel City Press: https://www.angelcitypress.com/products/smpr #SantaMonicaPier #Preservation #SantaMonica

Feb 27, 1973: Fifty years ago, the Santa Monica City Council voted to not demolish Santa Monica Pier after a community campaign worked to #SavethePier. Santa Monica Pier (1973) via USC Libraries: https://digitallibrary.usc.edu/Share/3gk7kyca6480kj8mdmuxx1xdg0722r6c #SantaMonica #SantaMonicaPier

Parking in the #SantaMonica protected #BikeLane on broadway. #sunset

Wishing I was still in #SantaMonica ...

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Glowy boi. https://instagr.am/p/CWM49Mvrkt5/

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