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 ...

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. — 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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the country’s “most endangered historic places.” The 2025 list includes a hotel from ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Last week, we revisited a former Detroit teacher who transformed the Tindal Rec Center on Detroit’s West Side into a safe haven for kids ...

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, Mich. (AP) — A sheriff has donated $2,000 from returnable cans and bottles for improvement projects at Idlewild. It served as a major summer resort for African Americans in Michigan's ...

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 ...

IDLEWILD, Mich. — The traffic along US 10 blows right by a dirt-road entrance. But a newly built brick marker proclaims, optimistically, “Welcome to Idlewild, a historic community.” This dirt road — ...

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 ...