American Beach: The story of The Beach Lady

American Beach has a storied history of being a safe place for Black Americans, and one woman made sure the beach’s history wasn’t erased. MaVynne Betsch, affectionally known as The Beach Lady, was a former Opera Singer turned activist, whose loud and boisterous demeanor, was one to remember.

#LoveAmelia: Historic American Beach
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#LoveAmelia: Historic American Beach

1986: How to Spot the Upper Class | That's Life! | BBC Archive
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1986: How to Spot the Upper Class | That's Life! | BBC Archive

The History Of The Gullah: From Africa To America | Circle Unbroken | Timeline
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The History Of The Gullah: From Africa To America | Circle Unbroken | Timeline

The Story of American Beach: Recreation and relaxation without humiliation
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The Story of American Beach: Recreation and relaxation without humiliation

A Mafia Boss slapped a Black woman in public — not knowing she was Bumpy Johnson’s wife
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A Mafia Boss slapped a Black woman in public — not knowing she was Bumpy Johnson’s wife

Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved
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Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved

Legendary Cities : New Orleans And its French heritage
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Legendary Cities : New Orleans And its French heritage

Golden Retriever Meets Completely Broken Rescue for the First Time
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Golden Retriever Meets Completely Broken Rescue for the First Time

Babe Paley’s “Perfect” Life Was A Beautiful Lie
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Babe Paley’s “Perfect” Life Was A Beautiful Lie

It was just a family photo from 1882 — And Experts Turn Pale When They Zoom In!
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It was just a family photo from 1882 — And Experts Turn Pale When They Zoom In!

My Golden Retriever Heals a Terrified Rescue Kitten in Just 3 Meetings!
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My Golden Retriever Heals a Terrified Rescue Kitten in Just 3 Meetings!

After serving 68 years in Pennsylvania prison, Joe Ligon returns to modern world he barely knows
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After serving 68 years in Pennsylvania prison, Joe Ligon returns to modern world he barely knows

Are the Taino extinct? This woman knows otherwise | PBS
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Are the Taino extinct? This woman knows otherwise | PBS

Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia Island
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Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia Island

25 Forgotten Poor Man's Meals Black Families Ate to Survive!
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25 Forgotten Poor Man's Meals Black Families Ate to Survive!

A L LEWIS' AMERICAN BEACH ** THE NEGRO OCEAN PLAYGROUND
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A L LEWIS' AMERICAN BEACH ** THE NEGRO OCEAN PLAYGROUND

7 Countries Where Black People Are Not Welcomed
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7 Countries Where Black People Are Not Welcomed

15 Historical Black Beaches
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15 Historical Black Beaches

25 The STUPIDEST Car Features Of The 1950s You NEVER SEEN Before!
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25 The STUPIDEST Car Features Of The 1950s You NEVER SEEN Before!

The North Koreans We Never See: Everyday Life in the World's Strangest Country | ENDEVR Documentary
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The North Koreans We Never See: Everyday Life in the World's Strangest Country | ENDEVR Documentary