Idlewild, the 'Black Eden' of northern Michigan, ramps up to be rediscovered
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Sometimes called Black Eden, it was a cultural and entertainment outlet for Black Americans before the Civil Rights Act of 1964. At the time, it was one of the only resorts open to minorities.
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History that I would like to see in person
Bucket list add for sure.
@dlgmdx I have its beautiful aswell as american Indian history in st Louis missouri
My Great Grandfather Dave Campbell migrated here from Mississippi and lived until his passing in 1983. i wished we had kept his house in the family.
My grandma n ppl were from Mississippi I feel like most of my family is on that side and I don’t know them
@@briannatealitv93 Do you know what part of Mississippi?
@@sheilah9602 no I wish
Teach the youth about the important and responsibility of ownership and paying taxes and not being moved by$ to loose what was fought hard for.
@@graynor3144 I certainly agree with you.
God bless us brown skin folk
Frfr cause we have been through hell lord have mercy
God bless us we are truly legendary
Back in the 60's if you were not light-skinned you weren't invited to come to Idlewild. All of my friends were invited - I was not.
@@patriciamitchell9365😢😢😢 it shows how light skinned BLACKS were allowed to achieve some middle class success and some of them ostracized darker skinned BLACKS look what slavery in AmeriKKKa did to US.😮😮😢😢😢
This is WHY BLACKS #FBA MUST GET REPARATIONS NOW!!! NO REPARATIONS NO VOTE ❎!! AND STAND ON IT!!!
@@patriciamitchell9365Brown paper bag test. What black people dont understand is that the Boule Class also helped to disenfranchise black people for validation from whites.
Nicely done ms Laurie person. WE appreiciate good positive news.please keep it coming
Our podcast was created back in 2020 because we felt that this type of content wasn't really being covered in mainstream media. We are so glad to see that finally more of this history being mentioned on local news! #blackin2020
Thank you so much, that was a wonderful story.
Idlewild is still jumping!! People from Chicago, Ohio, NYC & Detroit go up for Idlewild week/August 11-18th. Prices have risen but still good food and company. Use to be a skating rink there off Idlewild Lake where everyone hung out for skate parties, dance hall parties and BBQs. Skating rink closed by Lot Owners and they moved events to another area off lake. Check out the schedule for Idlewild Week 2024. Hit the Red Rooster Bar for after hours. They even have Glam Camping!!
Keep it black ❤❤
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the beginning of the end for many black-owned enterprises.
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That's because "the white man's ice is colder". 😏
Black people keep trusting white folk. It burns us every single time.
It created far more "Black owned businesses" than it ended. The canard that Black Americans should never have fought for full enfranchisement into the country that they built, is stupid.
@@onlinesavantI seen a documentary about 10 yrs ago and I think u may be wrong believe it or not. We had black newspapers/grocery stores/clothing stores /radio stations and so many other businesses that I can't even remember
Im a 66 yr old Michigan resident , born & raised. Took a day trip wth my Dad over 20 yrs ago for a job he had and drove through Idlewild on are way to Manistee. I never knew about it as he told me some of its history. Pretty interesting.
Can't wait to visit one day!
My Aunt used to own a Motel in Idlewild when she was still alive...
This place looks wonderful. Is this the Idlewild that the movie was made about ?
As a black Michigander, the movie hits wayyy different now!
I’m definitely going to take a trip. ❤❤❤
But the winters🥶🥶🥶. Good to see my folks making beautiful strides. I’ll be watching for Blues Festival there✊🏾🥰🥰
Thank you for this story.
i pray the FBA people of Michigan can hold on to it and not allow it to be gentrified.
Amazing ❤
Now its being quietly taken over by non black investors who are buying lake front property and just holding it and letting it sit to speculate future land value increases..ive looked up land records and saw it myself smh. Its sad to be honest.
C.R.E.A.M
Not cool 👎🏾
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VERY. WONDERFUL 😇😇😇😇
When Idlewild comes back I'm going to travel up to spend a vacation 🤎🖤
God Bless Us 🙏🏾
Is this where Outkast got the idea for that movie or was there an Idlewild Georgia?
Was based on the resort town described here..............Idlewild Michigan.......there is no Idlewild Georgia.
Looks beautiful.
I would love to see an Idlewild Renaissance! This reminds me of a small forgotten resort town named Medicine Park in my state of Oklahoma. When I was a kid, we’d drive through it on the way to Mt. Scott and wonder what an amazing place this place must have been in the same timeframe as Idlewood. Well in 2000, a friend rented a cabin right off the little river that wound through town. When I arrived, I expected the ghost town but I was greeted by a vibrant energy and excitement and music and a great deal of friendliness from the townsfolk that put their blood sweat and tears into reviving this important (and mostly forgotten) piece of Oklahoma history. I hope that Idlewood gets to experience this special feeling too and revive the best of their past to share with the future 💖
Hard to believe this is in Michigan. Would love to see it.
Seems like rhe perfect place for Magic Johnson, a Michigander, to refurbish, and grow beyond what it once was.
Magic would only be welcome because of his money - otherwise - he's too dark.
@@patriciamitchell9365 Doesn't about him being "too dark." This statement alone tells how old you are. The time of the "light skinned/dark skinned" divide is over, as white folk have shown that they can't stand ANY of us ultimately. Why do you think they're trying to force Joe Biden, AND Kamala Harris to step down? Although it's not happening. They will be reelected, and the white patriarchy's time of dominance over "western" society, will continue to decay.
@@patriciamitchell9365 Your attempt at being cryptic on your ignorant Racism failed. Just saying.
its a real disservice to the community and state that all people haven't heard of this. I know that this is tagged as the "black eden" but I think its existence should at the very least be known of by all and i Think also taught about. I would thoroughly enjoy to be entrenched in someone else's culture and history. I am not saying this with a comedic tone either. Everytime I go to a new neighnors BBQ or stop and talk to knew people (no matter that background, race, culture ETC) I really try to just take it all in. I wont lie I havnt been exposed to as much as others but what I have been just makes me want more, to understand more, to simply be welcomed is one of the most amazing feelings you can have.
I really hope this 2.0 works out
I agree! I’d like to also add that most people don’t know that “The Hampton’s” was just like idle wild too.
My parents n grandparents went there regularly. I surely hope it doesnt get bought over by the others to take it over
And take our money 😮
Outstanding.
I heard about this place before and it is beautiful. It reminds me of all the good times i had as a kid growing up either camping, or staying at my parents cabin up north. Our cousin's had a log cabin nearby, with horses, dirt bikes and snowmobiles. Even though we were real close to Houghton lake and others, we went swimming at a beautiful private lake all summer long, every weekend and holidays. Boy do i miss it.
Good stuff!
I want to come !
They ruined it. First time i went to idlewild, years ago, it was in its original state. Later on, they started tearing stuff down for improvements. In doing so, they ruined its character. It used to be charming, a step back in time...😢
@@jemmie0774 facts also the history is aboriginal not African lol most of us have american Indian lineage. They call everyone with copper skin African when they've been proven wrong over and over
@@mikhelatuesdayman I’m African first and foremost it’s so clearly evident although I’m not denying the possibility of some of us having Native American ancestors as well I doubt WE are “aboriginals” or whatever
@zionnfgp good for you if that's what your lineage is then okay your were brought here with whites okay. My people were already here and sustained documented and owned land along with alot of other people. By acting like we all got here together your erasing history they started enslaving anyone and kidnapping anyone with a pigment
@zionnfgp and if you feel like you yourself are African that has nothing to do with what I stated. You feeling like you are African is not an excuse not to read. Actually look into history go to national archives they are in almost every state sweety. We all arnt the same me and u don't even favor so why you would tag me I have no idea
@@zionnfgp also native American and American Indian are two different things. American Indian are copper indigenous. Native American are Alaskan natives.
We had all of these inspiring places doing the heat of segregation but now we are unable to even build livable neighborhoods and communities. I wonder what happened.
Ooh i hope it does! I knew of it bavk in the day , as i was young and hanging out in bars. The bar regulats were habitues of Idlewild and talked about it all the time. I regret i never went. I was new to Chicago and didnt really grasp what i was missing
I 🙏 this NEW ADVENTURE is BLACK OWNED otherwise it's just symbolism.
Awesome
I remember hearing my grandparents talking about Idlewild. I hope the history is not lost in the revival. Some people want to gloss over things but this was a legacy of segregation.
And that is how it should remain..A Safe Haven for the Melanated People 🎉
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What is sad is Melanated people was tricked into believing integration was a step up but it was actually our biggest downfall 😢
Nice
African American film festival in August.
Their was a movie made about Idlewild
Welp there goes a good time.😢
50 cent or SOMEBODY BLACK SHOULD have their whole BODY in this. If NOT get on the NEXT one. Once lived Black owned resorts there are plenty awaiting a REBIRTH- 💯% BLACK OWNED.
We use to drive through on our way to our property in Baldwin.
They tried Taking everything from these people
She said African American when most of us with lineage that far back have american Indian roots not African
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@zionnfgp idk what that emoji is for but obviously you need to read 📚 not everyone come from the same place just because they have pigment. Darwinism has rotted your brain
Africans came with whites their were already copper indigenous here with is literally where my blood line is connected. Just because your lineage is not the same does not mean try to erase mine. My lineage could help you find yours for all you know
PLEASE IT WAS PART OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD!
American Indians were SLAVE OWNERS. They bought and sold Black slaves to and from White people. They did not largely procreate with blacks. If you were Native American, you would Look it, live on the reservation and receive a monthly check. THAT aint black folks, so quit with the Indian talk. . . unless you'd like to be a slave owner THAT BAD. smh
Black is the replacement for Moor and black means cursed.
Please stop using their terms.
Sorry, can't go. Not vaccinated.
They gossip and almost all of them related
African Americans?