Se m in a r s Thu r s day Our Own Paradise. History of Black-Owned American Resorts

You may have heard of the Green Book, a popular travel guide treasured by the Black community for its travel tips during Jim Crow. But have you heard of Black Eden? Or Idlewild? Or American Beach? These are some of the many Black resorts that were popular places many Americans spent their summer vacations. This seminar will delve into the history of these resorts featuring photos and stories from famous Black celebrities to journal entries for the lucky families who enjoyed these safe spaces.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM • T&C Ballroom E • $15

Leslie “Dottie” Van Every

Leslie “Dottie” Van Every is a marcom maven, writer, and lover of all things vintage, except vintage beliefs. As a woman of color whose father was deeply committed to Civil Rights, Van Every is picking up the torch as co-founder of Solidarity Sundays, a powerful community action group with over 20K participants. She co-founded the award-winning blog Modern Kiddo and has written for Huffington Post, Babble, and many others.