BLACK FACTS - 20th Century Playground for Blacks - Idlewild aka "Black Eden"
Idlewild, also known as "Black Eden"...was a resort town where Black people could feel safe, relax, and enjoy themselves during the decades of segregation across the United States. California also had a similar Black resort outside of Los Angeles in the city of Val Verde. Hattie McDaniel played a significant role in building the Olympic-sized swimming pool, and numerous legendary Black musicians performed in their grand ballroom while affluent Black individuals frequented this resort. We'll delve further into the history of Idlewild, often referred to as "Black Eden," shortly.
