EL CENTRAL, Author at EL CENTRAL Hispanic News

Español Abajo Aida Cuevas, “The Queen of Mariachi Music” and GRAMMY® Award winning Mexican singer, will bring an unforgettable evening...

¡Fiesta Tigres!

During ¡Fiesta Tigres! weekend, in partnership with Miller Lite, the Detroit Tigers will celebrate the invaluable contributions of our Latin...

3rd annual Cars at The Station: Detroit’s leading on-ramp to community, connection, creativity, and our collective automotive future

This September 11-12, 2026 experience a dynamic mix of automotive showcases, cutting-edge tech, ride-and-drives, music, local artisans, and Detroit spirit — all...

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen ribbon cutting ceremony

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen opens in Downtown Detroit

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen officially opened the doors to its newest location in downtown Detroit recently, celebrating the grand opening...

Hotel Yorba’s Next Chapter Is Still Unwritten — And Detroiters Want a Say

September 3, 2026

Español Abajo For generations, Hotel Yorba has been hard to miss. Its rooftop sign has towered over Lafayette Boulevard and...

A long-vacant Detroit YMCA Has New Ownership With a Plan to Restore It

September 3, 2026

Original Story in English by Crain's Detroit Business Una empresa de desarrollo de Detroit enfocada en la preservación histórica compró...

Mexicantown CDC Welcomes Back Renowned Artist Ramon Angel Guadiana for Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month

September 3, 2026

Español Abajo The Mexicantown Community Development Corporation (Mexicantown) announces the return of established local artist Ramon Angel Guadiana for a...

A family group—an adult woman, adult man, two children, and a small child—poses together in the warehouse standing in front of tall stacks of cardboard boxes containing food relief supplies

Detroit Latino Community Comes Together to Send Relief to Venezuela and Colombia

Detroit community rallies for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief. Home Plate Foundation leading Aug. 22 donation drive—supplies and financial donations...

A group of seven people stand together in front of a presentation screen inside the venue, with the yellow soccer ball visible and neon speakers and event decor in the background

Hispanic Police Officers Association Awards Scholarships

Hispanic Police Officers Association awards $2,000 scholarships to three Detroit students. August 19 fundraiser supports community education and youth opportunities...

Participants in the Latino Legislative Advocacy Day in front of the State Capitol Building in Lansing, MI on April 30. Photo by Karen Cardenas, MiPoder.

If We Don’t Reach Our People, Someone Else Will

MI Poder organizes Latino voters year-round to build political power in Michigan. It's not about elections—it's about trust, relationships, and...

A woman speaks into a microphone at a large golden seal podium reading "Mayor of the City" at an outdoor event. Behind her stand school officials and students, with the baseball-themed mural visible on the brick building backdrop. Several officials and a young student in a California Athletic League shirt stand nearby

Mayor Sheffield and Detroit Schools Issue Call for Detroit Students to Be “Day One Ready”

Mayor Sheffield makes transportation free for all Detroit K-12 students. Day One Ready: enrollment help, Ride to Rise buses, ambassadors,...

A diverse group of approximately twelve people celebrate inside a Detroit public transit bus (numbered 2527). Two women are prominently featured in the foreground—one wearing a black and white plaid blazer on the left, the other in a black blazer with glasses on the right—both smiling and gesturing. Additional passengers stand and sit throughout the bus behind them, several wearing blue clothing. Yellow handrails and support poles frame the scene, with red banners visible that read "Believe Your Story." Windows show the street outside, and the interior has blue-gray seating.

Ride to Rise: How Detroit Students Can Ride DDOT Bus for FREE

Ride to Rise gives all Detroit K-12 students free DDOT bus rides. Show your school ID, board any bus, go...

Two professionals sit at a table branded with "MI small business helper" logos at an event booth. Behind them are banners for the New Economy Initiative and the small business helper program, with promotional materials and merchandise displayed on the table in front of them

NEI Wants Detroit Small Businesses to Know: Help Is Available

August 26, 2026

Latino entrepreneurs in Detroit have access to grants, mentorship, and capital through NEI and business support organizations

Beyond Shock and Outrage: Surviving a Madman