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Manhattan Beach: Black Sand Peace Paddle At Manhattan Beach Pier

The Black Sand Peace Paddle will be held Sun., Feb. 21 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The event is in response to the racial incident on 2/15.

The Black Sand Peace Paddle will take place at the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. It is in response to a racial incident between a Black surfer and white adult just north of the Manhattan Beach Pier earlier in the week.
The Black Sand Peace Paddle will take place at the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. It is in response to a racial incident between a Black surfer and white adult just north of the Manhattan Beach Pier earlier in the week. (Liz Spear | Manhattan Beach Patch)

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — In response to a racial incident that took place in the ocean amongst surfers just north of the Manhattan Beach Pier last Monday, The Black Sand Peace Paddle has been organized for tomorrow [Sunday, Feb. 21] from 7-10 a.m. The event is expected to bring surfers from all over together in a show of solidarity and peace.

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