Riding a wave of history and commemoration in Santa Monica

Written By Marie Rachal

“Brother Nick,” said a woman in a white sundress. “Brother Nick, we call on you, brother Nick.”

The sun was rising and a group of surfers stood on a beach in Santa Monica, surrounding longboards and rose bouquets, celebrating a pioneer whose life was cut short in nearby waters 62 years ago.

Marie Rachal https://www.blacksurferscollective.org
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