Michigan + Michigan Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 20, 2009

Outreach program targets Latino farmers in northern Michigan

A Life Remembered: Ramiro Gonzalez, Hispanic education champion – Saginaw, Michigan

October 26, 2009

Ruthenburg opens doors to Hispanic community in Manchester, MI

October 6, 2009

Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho to receive the University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal

October 5, 2009

Event Friday in Kalamazoo to celebrate Hispanic heritage

September 30, 2009

Detroit Science Center will open “The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato” — a scientific, medical and cultural look at 36 Mexicans buried between about 1850 and 1950 whose bodies were unintentionally mummified in cement crypts.

Hispanic and Latino culture celebrated in Lansing, Michigan

September 29, 2009

Hispanic grocery store owner frustrated after Grand Rapids rejects liquor license request – Michigan

September 21, 2009

Quinceanera class readies girls for Catholic coming of age in Kalamazoo, MI

Hispanic Heritage Month keynote Marga Gomez speaking Wednesday – Central Michigan University

September 17, 2009

Members of the Chicano/Latino Studies program will converge at noon today outside College of Social Science Dean Marietta Baba’s office to address concerns about students’ treatment by the program’s faculty members and administration. – Michigan State University

September 2, 2009

Wayne State University’s Latino program seeks to boost retention

August 25, 2009

State agency hears testimony on treatment of farm workers – Michigan

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission Monday publicly accused a federally-funded state agency of “illegally” attempting to undermine efforts to investigate violations of migrant farm workers’ civil rights.

August 13, 2009

One Latino Michigan inmate shares his perspective on prison life as he waits for Gov. Granholm to decide his fate

August 3, 2009

Michigan State University has received a $1.5 million federal grant to work with the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey to increase the number of Hispanic doctoral students in neuroscience

July 20, 2009

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Grand Rapids targets membership growth

NEW AMERICANS IN THE GREAT LAKES STATE: Michigan’s Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse

June 24, 2009

Carlos Sanchez selected as the new executive director of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC)

June 11, 2009

Illegal immigration’s fallout in Detroit: Families split as deportations grow

June 4, 2009

Hacienda Mexican Food’s President, Lydia Gutierrez, Appointed to Commission by Governor

March 16, 2009

Michigan Latina is Obama link to states, communities – Cecilia Muñoz, the daughter of Bolivian immigrants now White House director of intergovernmental affairs, the point person between state and local elected officials and the president.

November 19, 2008

Hispanic Businesses Thrive In Detroit, Despite Poor Economy

October 27, 2008

WMUK’s all-Spanish ‘Alma Latina’ show celebrates its 32nd year – Kalamazoo, Michigan

October 23, 2008

A report being released Thursday at the 2008 Hispanic Business Expo and Economic Summit in downtown Detroit shows the Hispanic/Latino community’s economic impact on Southeast Michigan is at least $14.5 billion.

October 21, 2008

A daylong health care symposium and seminars on networking and running a business are expected to draw thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs to this year’s annual Hispanic Business Alliance Expo and Economic Summit. – Detroit

October 20, 2008

Finding Mexico — in Detroit :: As others fled, Detroit’s Latino population doubled from 1990 to 2007.

Kalamazoo-area Hispanic voters feel ‘taken for granted,’ ‘ignored’ by two major political parties – Michigan

October 17, 2008

Mark Hinojosa is moving to Detroit. Starting October 20, he becomes the New-media Director for the Detroit News.

October 15, 2008

Spanish language radio show going strong since 1968 – Forty years ago, radio show host Tony “El Chayo” Cervantes helped a local radio station reach out to an untapped market – the Lansing area’s Hispanic population. – Michigan

October 2, 2008

Ramon Berlanga’s new job as executive director of Kalamazoo’s Hispanic American Council is, in a way, a payback for a better life in the United States.

September 25, 2008

Children of all ages are invited to an educational and entertaining afternoon as stars of the bilingual children’s television program, “What’s Up/Que Pasa?” take the stage at Kellogg Arena Saturday. – Michigan

September 22, 2008

Comedian George Lopez visits Detroit, supports Obama at rally

Family Fiesta at Michigan State University Museum celebrates Latino culture, heritage

September 18, 2008

Maria Echaveste, an aide to former President Bill Clinton and a former adviser to the Hillary Clinton campaign, brought her message to Grand Valley State University students Wednesday as she kicked off this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month at the college. “So what if Hispanics become the largest minority or a significant part of this country? If that population is not voting, it is not going to have any power,” she said.

September 16, 2008

Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement at Michigan State University

September 15, 2008

Latinos are in the spotlight in a national Smithsonian exhibit opening Tuesday at the Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing, Mich. The free exhibit, “Our Journeys/Our Stories, Portraits of Latino Achievement,” runs through Jan. 4 at the museum on West Circle Drive. It is the final stop on the exhibit’s national tour.

September 11, 2008

Tulipanes festival in Holland reflects wide spectrum of Latinos – Michigan

September 8, 2008

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expands, moves

September 3, 2008

Tigers’ Ordoñez collects team’s Clemente award

August 28, 2008

Grand Rapids will be the first stop of a multi-city tour in conjunction with the Latin Grammys. – Michigan

First of kind in Michigan, new Grand Rapids city web site serves Spanish speaking residents

August 26, 2008

Kalamazoo’s Hispanic American Council has a new director – Ramon Berlanga – Michigan

August 20, 2008

Grand Rapids entrepreneur launches medical supply company – Richard Ortega

August 11, 2008

Students protest ‘violent speech’ at Michigan State University – Latino group wants ban on certain speakers

Free clinic offers extended evening hours, translation for Spanish speakers – Battle Creek, Michigan

August 10, 2008

Tigers honor Latinos’ contributions – Event commemorates heritage with Fiesta Tigres night

August 7, 2008

From 2000 to 2007, Ottawa County’s population grew 8.77%, from 238,314 to 259,206. The county’s overall Hispanic population grew from 16,692 to 20,804, an increase of 24.63%. – Michigan

August 6, 2008

Detroit station to offer first Spanish language baseball presentation

July 21, 2008

Michigan State attracts Immokalee students to migrant program – Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

June 30, 2008

Market ‘not complaining’ Arreola family completes 1st year in downtown Ypsilanti – Michigan

June 23, 2008

Saranac’s Henry Sanchez seeks U.S. Congressional seat – Michigan

June 3, 2008

Cuban native makes sock monkeys for love as well as money – Dulce VanDyken in Michigan

June 2, 2008

Jane C. Garcia: Activist ensures Latinos have strong voice – Detroit

May 28, 2008

Tigers’ Ivan Rodriguez still going strong

May 21, 2008

Latina leadership conference coming to Detroit

May 19, 2008

Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center forms – Holland, Michigan

May 12, 2008

Carl Levin tells Grand Rapids Hispanic caucus that odds are against Hillary Clinton

May 5, 2008

Martha Gonzalez-Cortes, core of a center – CEO of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.

Immigration reform is goal in annual protest – (over a 1000 march in Detroit)

April 29, 2008

MSU professor’s ‘Rumba Sinfónica’ to be performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra

April 28, 2008

Literacy fair targets Detroit Latino community

Michigan Hispanic Chamber Hosts Fiesta Hispana May 16: Chrysler’s Simon Boag is Keynote Speaker

March 31, 2008

Migrant fair growing every year, organizers say – welcoming back migrant families to West Ottawa, Michigan

Bridging the language barrier – the Family Health Center of Battle Creek, Michigan

March 20, 2008

Muskegon district plans Spanish-English immersion program – Michigan

March 18, 2008

Immigrants urge Kalamazoo City Commission to ease restrictions on undocumented aliens – Michigan

March 9, 2008

Whitecaps reach out to Latin baseball fans – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tigers’ infield not just full of All-Stars, but Latin Americans, too – Detroit Tigers

March 5, 2008

Language project helps Spanish-speakers adapt, excel – Pontiac, Michigan

February 28, 2008

Latinos Find Home in Southwest Detroit

February 21, 2008

Entrepreneurs address PR needs for diverse Hispanic marketplace – Michigan

February 13, 2008

ACLU sues to give legal immigrants right to drive – Michigan

February 11, 2008

House approves legislation to ban illegal immigrants from getting driver’s licenses – Michigan

February 7, 2008

Auburn Hills parents hit the books en Español – Michigan

HOW THE POPULATION HAS GROWN: Latino culture, heritage thrive in suburbs – Detroit

February 6, 2008

Immigration Information Site Prepares to Answer Questions on New Michigan Law

January 31, 2008

Illegal immigrants denied Michigan license

January 24, 2008

Inside the hunt for illegal immigrants – Grand Rapids, Michigan

January 22, 2008

Michigan Denies Illegal Immigrants Licenses

State exec returns to Hispanic Center – Martha Gonzalez-Cortes – Michigan

January 14, 2008

Magglio Ordonez visits Holy Redeemer, starts scholarship fund – Detroit Tigers

January 9, 2008

Relatives of Rich Rodriguez have been harassed and threatened in the three weeks since his resignation as West Virginia football coach.

December 3, 2007

Diocese helps bulging Hispanic Catholic church – Grand Rapids, Michigan

November 15, 2007

House Democrats target employers who hire illegal immigrants – Michigan

November 12, 2007

Immigrants seek clout in push to be citizens – Detroit

October 28, 2007

Agriculture sparked growth in diversity – Holland, Michigan

October 25, 2007

Michigan State University to receive $2.3 million to help seasonal, migrant farm youths

October 14, 2007

LATINO BY DESIGN: Lansing man’s Raza label makes a cultural statement — and a fashion statement – Michigan

Spanish Radio Station Brings Mexican Comedian To Detroit – Liliana Arriaga

October 10, 2007

THE LAW ACCORDING TO MONICA NAVARRO: From immigrant to law firm partner, Lake Orion woman says hard work is the key

October 8, 2007

Flint to hail Cesar Chavez- Michigan

October 4, 2007

Students protest ‘violent speech’ at Michigan State University- Latino group wants ban on certain speakers

September 30, 2007

Jalapeno-eating champion wins with fire in the belly – Kalamazoo, Michigan

September 26, 2007

Michigan State University offers Midwest’s first Ph.D. in Chicano/Latino Studies

Hispanic expo is opportunity for networking – Detroit

September 25, 2007

Presidential Candidate Sen. John McCain to Address Hispanic Business Expo in Detroit

Mexican cheese sold in Georgia (+Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Texas) recalled – Queso Cincho de Guerrero

September 18, 2007

Inkster settles with Hispanic police officer in bias suit – Michigan

September 17, 2007

Hispanic Business Expo to host free job fair – Detriot

September 16, 2007

Latino flavor helps Lydia Gutierrez’s company thrive – Hacienda Mexican Foods – Detroit

September 15, 2007

Coffee chain drops names over concerns it’s an ethnic slur – Beaner’s Coffee – (good move)

September 10, 2007

Hispanic Business Alliance expects 5,000 at Expo – Detroit

September 7, 2007

Hispanic Center of Western Michigan director resigns

August 16, 2007

Hispanic Business Alliance Announces Plans For Jack Canfield Appearance at 2007 Expo – Detroit

August 10, 2007

Tigers catch béisbol fever

August 2, 2007

Univision relocates local operations to downtown Detroit, staff to grow from 14 to 20

July 31, 2007

Hispanic Business Expo Sept. 27 – Detroit

Co-chairs picked for Detroit’s Hispanic Biz Expo

July 1, 2007

State leaders are seeking nominations for the 2007 Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year Award. – Michigan

June 28, 2007

Michigan Hispanic Chamber Holds Hank Aguirre Golf Outing At Five Golf Courses August 13

June 21, 2007

New Hispanic magazine to hit West Michigan – “Entrar”

June 19, 2007

Metro Detroit immigrants to rally in D.C. today

May 14, 2007

Mixup sends Saucedo from the garage into the kitchen – Cadillac, Michigan (some recipes in article)

Workers arrested at Thumb-area dairy farm deported to Mexico – Bad Axe, Michigan

May 7, 2007

Latinas spearhead Mexicantown growth – Detroit

May 1, 2007

Hundreds protest U.S. immigration policy in southwest Detroit

Michigan Hispanic Chamber Hosts Fiesta Hispana May 11; GM Exec Jimmy Mc Donald is Keynote Speaker

April 12, 2007

Hispanic Chamber passes out honors – Grand Rapids

April 11, 2007

Here to stay��: Migrant worker issue contains many perspectives – Michigan

April 8, 2007

Panel hears of Flint efforts to connect with Hispanic youths – Michigan

April 3, 2007

Aisin To Host Middle School Students From Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation

March 27, 2007

Spanish immersion is numero uno: Lansing’s littlest students get new bilingual option – Michigan

20th anniverary of Chavez Drive to be marked with a march in Flint – Michigan

Comcast adds local Univision affiliate to lineup – Michigan

March 22, 2007

Michigan Hispanic Chamber Hosts 3 Signature Events For 2007: Fiesta Hispana 5/11; Hank Aguirre Golf Outing 8/13; Legacy Awards 12/6

February 27, 2007

Report on effects of Michigans affirmative action ban is delayed

February 26, 2007

Bilingual cyber cafe offers Internet with coffee – Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 15, 2007

Muskegon plans first Cesar Chavez celebration – Michigan

Jury sides with Hispanic police officer in bias suit – Michigan

February 12, 2007

Serving a community Hispanic American Council to open new office this week – Kalamazoo, Michigan

February 5, 2007

Hola! Local Hispanics give new bishop warm welcome – Port Huron, Michigan

February 1, 2007

Latino influx tests areas tolerant roots – Covert Township, Michigan

January 30, 2007

Girls plight touches hearts – Efrain Cano y Liliana Cruz – Grand Rapids, Michigan

January 26, 2007

Students, provost address issues in Chicano/Latino studies – Michigan State University

January 24, 2007

Detroit in two tongues

January 20, 2007

Comcast brings Net to Latinos – Detroit

New report on socioeconomic characteristics of local Hispanics – Michigan

January 14, 2007

Chilean exile rises from ashes with poetry – Mariela Ibáñez Griffor – Detroit

January 12, 2007

In Detroit, Its the Mexicans Welcoming Visitors to America

January 7, 2007

Latino group names first paid director – Holland, Michigan

December 14, 2006

USHCC Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund Host BizFest in the Motor City

December 11, 2006

TV programmers cater more and more to Hispanic market – Michigan

New resource for Hispanic community – Grand Rapids, Michigan

December 7, 2006

Hispanic Center opening reflects neighborhood revitalization – Grand Rapids, Michigan