Missouri Avenue Beach
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Missouri Avenue Beach, often referred to as "Chicken Bone Beach," was an early and mid-twentieth-century Black resort destination and racially segregated section of the Atlantic Ocean beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey (between Missouri and Mississippi Avenues). The name was initially most likely a pejorative or condescending reference to the packed lunches brought by beachgoers who were not permitted by unspoken sentiment in many dining establishments, but the Black community has reclaimed the name as a point of resistance and pride. The beach is now home to swimming, sunbathing, jazz and other local events.
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Boardwalk, Atlantic City
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N 39.3541 ° | E -74.4362 ° |
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Rainforest Cafe
Boardwalk 2201
08401 Atlantic City
New Jersey, United States
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