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Summer in the Black Hamptons: a refuge of freedom and joy

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Into America

Summer in the Black Hamptons: a refuge of freedom and joy

Black beach enclaves have been an escape from the summer heat for generations. Into America checks back in on the “Black Hamptons."

Aug. 25, 2022, 11:01 AM EDT
By  MS NOW

About this episode:

In the spirit of summer family reunions, we’re revisiting our episode “Black Joy in the Summertime” — a conversation with William Pickens III, who grew up spending the summers in Sag Harbor Hills, one of the three small communities on Long Island, New York nicknamed the Black Hamptons. Mr. Pickens, who passed away in September 2021, talked to Trymaine Lee about the traditions and legacy of summering while Black, and the importance of a place where Black families could be themselves.

(Original release date: June 10, 2021)

Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com

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