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El arzobispo Weisenburger se suma a unavigilia de oración en medio del aumento deoperativos de ICE en Detroit

November 8, 2026

“Toda MI Banda to the Polls” Celebrates Culture, Solidarity and the Freedom to Vote

November 5, 2026

Latino Voices in Tech are Holding the Door Open for Those Who Follow

November 3, 2026

Vigilia interreligiosa por el voto pide proteger a los trabajadores electorales y a los votantes antes de las elecciones del 3 de noviembre

November 1, 2026

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(L-R) Nicholas Brown (Principal, Academy of the Americas), Mau Montaner, Mary Culler (President Ford Motor Company Fund), Ricky Montaner and Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza (Executive Director, Latín Grammy Cultural Fund)

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Academy of the Americas Receives $20,000 Donation of Musical Instruments

by Eric Guzman

December 16, 2022

Esapñol Abajo On December 8th, The Academy of the Americas, a public pre-kindergarten through high school of Detroit Public Schools,...

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Introducing the partnership with the Race and Justice reporting Initiative

December 21, 2022

Español Abajo In June of 2022, the Race and Justice Reporting Initiative from Wayne State University’s Damon J. Keith Center...

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Southwest Solutions Celebrates $7.8 Million Renovations

December 8, 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan joined Southwest Solutions on Monday, December 5, to celebrate the completion of the top-to-bottom renovations of two...

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It’s Tamale Season

by Ofelia Saenz

December 9, 2022

While tamales can be found throughout Southwest Detroit year-round, the holidays are synonymous with tamale season. More than any other...

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Seeking Latino Actors for Casting in Upcoming Shows at the Detroit Repertory Theatre

by Ofelia Saenz

December 8, 2022

The Detroit Repertory Theatre (DRT), Michigan’s oldest and longest-running professional theatre, is holding general auditions to cast actors for two...

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Aniel Mendez, Detroit Chief Police Officer of the Day

September 28, 2024

Aniel MendezAniel Mendez, a 4-year-old who’s battling cancer, was made Chief for the day. Chief White shared gifts with Aniel...

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Attention Detroit Artists: Detroit Creative Space Needs Survey

December 7, 2022

The City of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, is gathering opinions about a potential affordable housing development for...

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Christmas Gala with Catalina Cuervo Comes to Holy Redeemer

December 1, 2022

Español Abajo Powerhouse Colombian–American soprano Catalina Cuervo returns to Detroit to perform a special gala program at Detroit’s Church of...

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Detroit Opera Appoints Mexican-born Conductor Roberto Kalb as Music Director

December 1, 2022

Español Abajo Detroit Opera has announced that Roberto Kalb will be its next Music Director, effective November 20, 2022 through...

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7th Annual Southwest Holiday Fest Brings the Christmas Spirit to Life in Mexicantown

December 1, 2022

The Southwest Holiday Fest is Southwest Detroit’s family - friendly, free holiday festival offering new and returning visitors fun winter-themed...

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Community Treated to Preview of the Southwest Greenway and Bagley Mobility Hub

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Michigan Central invited community residents for a sneak peek of the Southwest Greenway on Wednesday, November...

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Bank of America Awards over $3.6 Million to Nonprofits Tackling Economic Mobility in Metro Detroit

On Thursday, November 17, Bank of America celebrated its annual “Day of Giving,” connecting more than 100 employees with the...

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Freedom House acquires Southwest Detroit property it has occupied since 1983

The City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are...

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Meet County Commissioner Elect Cara Clemente

by Steve Walker