Black men who invest sustained time and talent can build, sustain and innovate can rebuild communities. We must teach a strong sense of stewardship and working together. We need to stick together in order rebuild together. This segment was so enlightening. We must protect our places to be and thrive.
Oh, yes, the roller rink !!! That was fun. At night you could hear the music across the lake. Horseback riding on the trails was another fond memory I have of being there in the 50s.
My grandma told me about all the dances and jazz musicians and my mom rollerskated there. in the 80s when I was little it was closed but i enjoyed the stories about all the buildings and the history of them.
I loved seeing this. My parents and family went to Idlewild and they heard all these beautiful stories about the town. The stories were so vivid and alive i felt like i was there. I gotta see for myself. Thank you so much.
I agree with what they are saying but one thing must happen is for idlewild must have year round business and you must have new leadership in Yates township I myself have a lot of knowledge of idlewild
Thank you for watching Chef Greg! Yes, there is so much to learn. Cousin Lydia is organizing the Garden Club...maybe we can get you up there for an event?! 🌶🥦🥬🧅
I'm originally from Mason county and have been visiting this place for years there is nothing like this community anywhere I love it here and don't plan on going anywhere else it doesn't matter what walk of life you're from you put good in out here your definitely going to get good hope you come to visit
Awww...thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your experience. It is a special place and it's so true what you said. I'm excited to share more next season...Stay tuned!
Thank you for presenting! This was great, very engaging and very informative! I will put Idlewide on my list to visit...maybe buy a lil' piece of something out there. You never know.
Lived in Bitely attended Woodland Park Baptist church. I worked at Lake County TRV. I'm very familiar with Idlewild. Let's not forget that The Jim Crow Museum is locate in Big Rapids Michigan. Utilize your resources help" BREAK THE SPELL LET FREDOM RING "
Hey Family. I saw the aforementioned video by Country Boy that led me to this video !!!! Thank you for posting this!!! I’m inspired to visit Idlewild in 2024. Thank you again. ❤️🖤💚🔴⚫️🟢
Awww...Thanks Fam! I appreciate the support. You should definitely visit in 2024. I'll be adding a link with more info about events in the description. Stay tuned for more and please hit the bell for notifications of my next drop.
I was driving around in the 80s late i guess and thought I was entering Detroit and rembered i was upnorth and said there no black ppl up north and there wasn't for the most part at that time not alot anyways that was what I was told from family that had homes up there to in gaylord. I was young and got scared cause of Detroit. I remember getting funny looks from some of the ppl there. It was before they fixed it up cause it didnt look that way as today. Must of been who that wyite boy be. I never told anyone after awhile cause it seemed like a secret. Also I have driven all over Michigan and not seen any up in upper peninsula. I happy I had a chance to see while I was there.
