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. -- 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. — 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. — Lydia Marie Hicks found her way to Idlewild, Michigan, down a winding road. During COVID, she lost her job. It was an artist-residency-type place, where she lived. Then her boss ...

(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 ...

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, ...

HOLLAND — A musical performance in Holland will highlight a historic Michigan community that became a popular resort for African-Americans. The Holland Museum is presenting “My Idlewild! A Live ...

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. (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, MI – In Idlewild, Gezelle Grier-Myers is following in the footsteps of Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. Jackie Wilson, Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway all entertained in the ...

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 ...