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A look behind the story of Michigan’s Idlewild, its nightlife and its healing waters
Read full article: A look behind the story of Michigan’s Idlewild, its nightlife and its healing watersIt 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.
What’s next for Idlewild? Once known as the ‘Black Eden’ of Michigan
Read full article: What’s next for Idlewild? Once known as the ‘Black Eden’ of MichiganIn the early 1900s, Idlewild was a resort town where Black people could legally buy property. But the 1,300 acres became largely abandoned in the ‘60s with desegregation.
