There were unofficial exceptions, areas which by mutual understanding were exclusive to the African American population. One such place was a very special beach located on Virginia Key, known as “Bears Cut” which at that time could only be reached from Miami by boat. This property became an official “colored only” recreation site as a direct response to a bold protest, led by the late Judge Thomas. Under Thomas’ leadership, black men defiantly entered the water with the intention of being arrested at exclusively white Baker’s Haulover Beach in North Dade County.
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• 50% polyester, 25% combed and ringspun cotton, 25% rayon • Fabric weight: 3.4 oz/yd² (115.3 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side-seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
