As we reach the peak of the summer heat, theGrio celebrates the legacy of Black summer retreats, beginning with Idlewild, Michigan. On Wednesday, July 20, ownership of a strip of Los Angeles’ ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. — When I first learned the Michigan football team would be traveling to Idlewild as part of its tour around the state, my first thought was, ‘Where on earth is Idlewild?’ More ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. — It is a city many haven't heard of, but it holds an important place in American history. It was once a paradise for middle-class Black Americans during segregation but has since ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. -- Over the past few decades, the historic town of Idlewild, Michigan has found itself struggling to sustain. From the live performances by legendary black entertainers to the open ...

(Idlewild, MI-AP) August 25, 2006 - For moviegoers, "Idlewild" is the title of a new film starring platinum-selling hip-hop duo OutKast. For many others, however, Idlewild is a historical landmark.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – There’s a special event coming up on Saturday celebrating the Michigan community of Idlewild, known as Michigan’s Black Eden. Blair Evans is the founder of “Live at ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Idlewild, Michigan in Northern Michigan was one of the leading African American resorts in the era of Jim Crow segregation. Rose Hammond is the author of three books and ...

There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Idlewild, Michigan as spring approaches. We’ve been following the progress of the historic Black community all winter as stakeholders work to keep the history ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. – It was a safe haven for Black families that became famous for its nightlife. In the early 1900s, Idlewild was a resort town where Black people could legally buy property. Today, ...

On Wednesday, July 20, ownership of a strip of Los Angeles’ Manhattan Beach—formerly known as “Bruce’s Beach”—was restored to the family of its original owners, Charles and Willa Bruce. In the early ...