Restoring Idlewild, Michigan, historic vacation spot for Black people

W.E.B. Du Bois, Madam C. J. Walker and other intellectuals and political figures came to this area, known as Black Eden, to escape from a segregated America.

Michigan's 'Black Eden': A short history of Idlewild

Bringing back 'Black Eden': The push to restore Idlewild's historic hotel

Michigan's 'Black Eden': A short history of Idlewild

Something we can call our own': The heyday of Michigan's Black resorts

Idlewild, Michigan (1912- ) •

Close out the summer at one of these historic Black beach getaways - TheGrio

TOUR OF AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SUMMER PARADISE. IDLEWILD, MICHIGAN

Michigan's 'Black Eden': A short history of Idlewild

Idlewild michigan hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Ever Been to Idlewild? – LifeCircles PACE

Michigan's 'Black Eden': A short history of Idlewild

Preserving Black Historical Resorts Is a Radical Act - YES! Magazine Solutions Journalism