Afro-American Life Insurance Co. President A.L. Lewis in 1935 established the beach so African Americans could enjoy “recreation and relaxation without humiliation.” Additionally, we want all ...

Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the ...

Philip Randolph among them. But most were ordinary working-class African-Americans who came to enjoy (as the Beach’s advertisements phrased it) "relaxation and recreation without humiliation." ...

The exhibit called ‘Beaches, Benches and Boycotts' is on ... Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Coalition, is working to make sure the moments are remembered ...

Restrooms are available at Burney Beachfront Park. If you're interested in learning more about American Beach and the African American experience on Amelia Island, you can book a guided small or ...