Description
In a segregated America, Idlewild became a place where black audiences could see rising black entertainers. Profusely illustrated with photos from the authors' personal collections, Black Eden provides a lengthy discussion about the crucial role that Idlewild played in the careers of such artists as Louis Armstrong, B. B. King, Sammy Davis Jr., Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, and Della Reese. Fundamentally, the book explores issues involved in living in a segregated society, and the consequences of the civil rights movement, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent integration, and integration vs. racial solidarity. The authors ask: "Did integration kill Idlewild?" but suggest that other factors contributed to its decline.
Book Information
ISBN 9780870138041
Author Benjamin C. Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 269
Imprint Michigan State University Press
Publisher Michigan State University Press
Weight(grams) 472g