Idlewild is a summer resort town built in the 1920s and once one of the few places Black families could own property and vacation freely. After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed, less people returned over the years – but now there are hopes of revitalizing the community while attracting tourists and residents. NBC’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports for the 3rd Hour of TODAY.

Ronnie Duncan from CBS News Detroit profiles one of Detroit's Hometown Heroes Maria Adams-Lawton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZswYlTBOrE

Dates for the Summer Jam Day Camp will be announced soon on our site. Check back for details and how to register.

Channel 7 featured Maria Adams-Lawton as the “Person of the Week” and documented the re-opening on the Tindall Activity Center.