Manhattan Beach has been grappling with the history of the Bruces’ resort for years. A park near the lifeguard training center was renamed Bruce’s Beach in 2007. “I feel like the energy has changed,” said Allison Hales, 40, a Manhattan Beach resident who was a member of the task force. Some residents argued that an apology would cast unfair blame on current city residents. Others were aghast that Manhattan Beach would refuse to apologize for having pushed out African-Americans.

Source: New York Times April 18, 2021 13:07 UTC