and Ernest McBride community center are all named in his honor. In 2008, his biography, Fighting for the People, was released, co-authored by Sunny Nash, author of Bigmama Didn't Shop At Woolworth's. References Tagami, T. (Jan. 12, 1995), Long Beach Bestows Historical Status on Civil Rights Pioneer's Home : Landmark: Ernest McBride, 85, co-founder of the local NAACP chapter, and fellow members tackled racial bias and other issues in his Lemon Avenue bungalow. 1909 births 2007 deaths Activists for African-American civil rights People from Long Beach, California Activists from California