Miami's First Colored Only Beach

Learn about the struggles and actions taken by Black Miamians in order to create a place for their community to recreate. Everything from the historic wade in protests, the creation of Virginia Beach on August 1st, 1945, the beach downfall and the revival of this cultural and ecological gem.

The creation of the "Oasis"

ACTIVITY 1

Virginia Beach historical aerial

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The Golden era of Virginia Beach

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Changing of the Guard: From County to City and the shut down of Virginia Key Beach

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Paradise Renewed: Beach revival and the formation of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust

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The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust

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