I'm Throwing an Event

In this episode of Mojo in the Morning, host Kevin (Kev) shares his ambitious plans to revive the historic Idlewild, Michigan, a Black-owned resort town from the early 1900s, as a modern adult retreat and music festival dubbed 'Return of Idlewild.' The event, set for July 26–29, will feature music, water sports, camping, food, and community-building, with tickets priced affordably at $20.50–$28. Kev explains the deep cultural significance of Idlewild as a sanctuary for Black Americans during segregation, and how the festival aims to educate and celebrate that legacy. The episode unfolds with humor and heart as co-hosts react with surprise, admiration, and playful banter—especially when Kev reveals a scheduling conflict with the station’s major Mojo’s Cars, Cash and Gas giveaway. The team debates moving the event date, with strong support from listeners and local leaders like Antoinette Wallace, a Black female county commissioner, and longtime attendees like Moe Unique and Skip. The episode ends with a call to action to support the festival and honor Black history through community-driven events.