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Chicken Bone Beach
Posted July 18, 2008 at 8:41 AM

 

Can you imagine not being able to go somewhere because of the color of your skin?  Well, that's how it was back in the 1900s-1950s when African-Americans weren't allowed to enjoy Atlantic City's beaches because of segregation.  Blacks were socially restricted to the Missouri Avenue beach where they affectionately named the spot, Chicken Bone Beach, because of all the chicken bones left over when they left.    Today, Chicken Bone Beach is a historical land site where everyone is welcome.  Check it out!


 
 
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Tags: culture  New Jersey  Choose Or Lose  racism  Street Team '08  Sia Nyorkor  segregation  Jazz  Atlantic City  African-Americans  Black Heritage  Chicken Bone Beach  Historical Land Site  www.chickenbonebeach.org 
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