EDUCATION AND AWARDS: ​The Honorable Julie A. O’Neill got her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, specialty in Juvenile Delinquency, from Michigan State University and her Juris Doctorate Degree at Thomas…

Judge Kristen D. Simmons was appointed by the Governor to the 54-A District Court of Lansing in September 2019.  Judge Simmons has deep roots in the community, and has long been…

Judge Kristen Simmons and recently appointed Judge Anthony Flores joined Cafecito Caliente Networking Night on Monday, April 4, 2022. Taking questions from the community and getting the chance to meet…

The Annual Cristo Rey Church Fiesta returns this Memorial weekend in person for the first time since 2019. The important thing to know is the schedule as the Fiesta has…

Tony. Benavides. Mayor Tony Benavides. With all due respect to the many Hispanic Latino leaders in the Mid-Michigan area, there was no one like him. And I am certain, there…

The Latino Advisory Committee (LAC) proudly announces Annual Latino Achievement Ceremony. This is a tentative date pending approval by the Lansing School District. The annual tradition of celebrating Latino students…

The Running La Vida Loca 5k Series (RLVL) has finally released its shirt and medal design for the Frida 5k Run/Walk. The 5k race will be held on Saturday, June…

The Running La Vida Loca Race Series (RLVL) has revealed the Cinco de Mayo 5k Run/Walk medal for the Saturday, May 7, 2022, Run/Walk. Scheduled for 9:00am at Maguire Park…

The Hispanic Latino Commission of the State of Michigan (HLC) will hold their 6th Annual Graduation on Friday April 22, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the Annual…

Corina Salinaz who heads up Salinaz Promotions has continued scheduling bands for the Greater Lansing Area. Up first will be a big night at the Causeway Bay Ballroom on Lansing’s…

The Eighth Annual Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1:00pm. With the theme “Empowering Future Success through Education”, the Greater…

Grupo Dezeo from Toledo, Ohio will open up the 2022 season for Salinaz Promotions who have made it their mission to keep Lansing on the map for Tejano bands. It…

The Latinx Leadership Club will resume the spring session on February 3, 2022, at the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing (BGCL) located at 4315 Pleasant Grove Rd. on the…

Jacqueline S. Ruiz is a visionary social entrepreneur that has created an enterprise of inspiration. Her keen sense of service coupled with the vision to bring good to the world…

Here are this year’s dates for Salinaz Promotions dances: Mark your calendars and thank you for the continued support since 2019. Jan 22nd Feb 5th, 19th Mar 5th, 19th April…

DATE: April 16, 2022  TIME: 8:00AM – 4:00PM THEME: El Sol Que Deshace El Nudo: Ardiendo Nuevas Raices VENUE: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing MI 48824 The Día…

The Christmas Symposium returned from a one year break and was to put it simply, a great night to enjoy the company of old friends as well as building new…

Cafecito Caliente began putting events together going back to the Latinos2College Project (L2C) in the community and at Michigan State University in 2007. With the help of many folks from…

The Hispanic Latino Commission will host their monthly meeting at the Central Michigan University which is their Capital Area location Friday, November 19, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. H/L Commission…

The Christmas Symposium has announced that “The View” which is North of Jackson Field Stadium home of the Lansing Lugnuts, will be the site of this years annual event. Scheduled…