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.
- Saginaw American G.I. Forum Celebrates 70 Years of Service
BAY CITY, MI (10-17-26) – The Saginaw chapter of the American G.I. Forum celebrated its 70th anniversary Saturday with a dinner and dance fundraiser at Bay City Country Club, marking seven decades of service to veterans and the community. The anniversary celebration honored the chapter’s longstanding commitment to veterans while recognizing an organization whose national… - AOC Headlines Latinos for Abdul Rally in Southwest Detroit as Latino Leaders Unite in Support
DETROIT, MI (10-16-26) – U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), widely known as AOC, brought her national political profile to Southwest Detroit on Friday evening, headlining a Latinos for Abdul rally at Western International High School in support of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The gathering brought together Latino elected officials from across Michigan, community… - Families Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Briggs District Library
ST. JOHNS, MI (9-23-26) – Families gathered at Briggs District Library Wednesday evening for a celebration of Hispanic heritage featuring traditional dance, bilingual storytelling, crafts, activities and food. The community event brought children and parents together for an evening designed to celebrate Hispanic culture while giving younger participants an opportunity to learn through music, dance… - Cristina TzintzĂşn Ramirez to Headline Michigan 2026 LLEAD Summit in Lansing, Bringing National Voice on Latino/Ă© Civic Power to Michigan
“MI Voz | MI Pueblo” Summit will bring Latino/Ă© leaders, community members, elected officials, advocates, business and workforce leaders, youth and allies together to advance civic participation and policy change across Michigan LANSING, MI — The Latino Leaders for the Advancement and Development of the Latino Community (LLEAD) will convene its Biennial Summit on Friday,… - NALEO Educational Fund Condemns Proposed Rule That Would Make Latinos Disappear in the 2030 Census
The administration’s proposed changes to residence criteria and race and ethnicity data collection would erase Latino communities from the national count — and circumvent the Constitution in doing so WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released the following statement from CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez condemning the Department of…