He Never Saw a Black Santa Growing Up — Now He’s Bringing Joy to L.A. Families

As a child, Casey Cummings never saw a Santa who looked like him. Today, known across Los Angeles as YourBlackSantaLA, he’s quietly changing that for a new generation. By showing up — beard, suit, warmth and all — he’s turning representation into something tangible, especially for kids seeing themselves reflected in a holiday tradition for the first time. It’s a reminder that joy isn’t abstract, and inclusion doesn’t need explanation; sometimes it just needs someone willing to step into the role and be seen.

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