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Santa Monica is honoring Black entrepreneur Silas White by renaming a street in his name, marking a long-overdue step toward restorative justice after his 1950s dream of opening the Ebony Beach Club was crushed by city eminent domain. The mayor admitted the city’s past actions were racially motivated, and while no liability was admitted in the 2024 settlement, it includes a street dedication, a commemorative day, and a library exhibit — plus $5.5 million to fund economic opportunities for Black families. A new commission will guide this work, as the city vows this is just the beginning of healing and rebuilding communities historically left behind.

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