Segregation existed right here at our most scenic recreational sites, from beaches to mountains. Dr. Jefferson’s fresh approach examines these public places holding a central place in the long freedom rights struggle. By reconstructing the stories of the African American experience left out of, or marginalized, in the telling of American history, they become a useful tool in the struggle for social justice. Alison will give an overview of her book, Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites during the Jim Crow Era, which includes case studies and interpretations.