A Beach of Our Own

Generations of African American families recall the Sag Harbor beachfront community their forebears bought into in the 1930s, and what it means to hold onto it today.

A warm portrait of a little-known Black beach haven and the families keeping its legacy alive.

A Beachfront Haven for African American Families In the 1930s, bought plots for themselves in Sag Harbor, establishing a close-knit community that’s spanned multiple generations.

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