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Tag: lawrence crossley

Posted inFeatures

CV History: Lawrence Crossley Was Not Only Palm Springs’ First Black Resident; He Was Also a Trusted Agua Caliente Advocate

by Greg Niemann October 7th, 2021October 19th, 2021

When Lawrence Crossley moved to Palm Springs and became its first African American resident, he simply forged ahead—buying property, investing and attaining a stature where he was in a position to help others.

Posted inKnow Your Neighbors

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