Community & Cultura is where the heart of our coverage lives. This section highlights the people, traditions, events, and stories that shape Latino life across Greater Lansing, Mid-Michigan, and beyond. From cultural celebrations and grassroots initiatives to faith, arts, and neighborhood voices, we spotlight what brings our communities together. These are the stories that preserve heritage while shaping the future.
- Warren Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Culture, Food And Community
WARREN, MI (9-19-26) – Music, cultural dancing, traditional foods and community pride filled the Warren City Hall Atrium Saturday as residents gathered for the city’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The family-friendly event brought together residents, local businesses, vendors, performers and community leaders for an afternoon recognizing the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino… - Fiesta Hispana Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month In Southwest Detroit
DETROIT, MI (9-19-26) – Music, food and community pride filled MexicantownCDC Mercado Plaza Saturday as families gathered for Fiesta Hispana in Southwest Detroit. The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration brought residents and visitors together for an afternoon of live performances, music and food in the heart of Mexicantown. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the… - MI ALMA Honors Educators, Advocates During Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
LANSING, MI (9-16-26) – Hundreds gathered at VFW Post 701 in Lansing Tuesday evening as Michigan Alianza Latina para Mejoramiento y Avance (MI ALMA) opened its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Reception with dinner, fellowship and a celebration of individuals whose work has made an impact in education, healthcare and the community. MI ALMA Chair Noe… - Lansing Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Celebration at City Hall
LANSING, MI (9-15-26) — The City of Lansing kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday with a celebration at City Hall honoring the culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Speakers included Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, Lansing City Councilmember Clara Martinez, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Lansing NAACP President James McCurtis Jr. and… - Tigers Defeat Rockies 8-1 to Close Fiesta Tigres Weekend
DETROIT, MI (9-13-26) — The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies Sunday afternoon with an 8-1 victory during the second day of Fiesta Tigres at Comerica Park. Riley Greene (#31) drove in three runs, Spencer Torkelson (#20) added a solo home run and Jackson Jobe (#21) recorded a career-high eight strikeouts…