Monday, September 16, 2024, at Lansing’s City Hall in downtown Lansing, the City will host a celebration recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. On the agenda will be entertainment, food and speakers.…

The 2nd Annual Latino Business Expo will take place Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Lansing Mall. With the success of last year’s inaugural Expo, the Latino Business Conexion’s of…

Orquesta Ritmo, founded by Director Michael Eyia in the late 70s, brings vibrant Latin music to American audiences, drawing from Eyia’s Cuban heritage. Starting as a 5-piece group, it has…

Close out the weekend with our Hispanic Heritage Latin Jazz Night, featuring the legendary Orquesta Ritmo. Join us on Lansing Shuffle’s patio, overlooking the Grand River, as we dance the…

Our peak event takes place on S. Washington Sq from 3:30 PM to 10 PM. Experience a vibrant array of live Tejano and Cuban jazz performances, DJ sets, luchador wrestling,…

Get ready to move and groove at our second annual Hispanic Heritage Dance Class & Mixer! Held on Lansing Shuffle’s patio, overlooking the Grand River and Downtown skyline, you will…

Kick off the weekend with a Health & Wellness Seminar focused on promoting well-being within the Hispanic community. Gain valuable insights and resources to enhance your health journey. In what…

The annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital. Every year,…

The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend is back in Downtown Lansing this summer!! We’re so excited to be back for our 2nd annual celebration. A whole weekend of culture, education, and…

Honoring Legacy, Merging Generations or Honrando El Legado, Uniendo Generaciones will be the theme of the 2024 Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development (LLEAD) Conference. TO REGISTER: Honoring…

Okemos, Michigan native Alma Cooper has been named the Miss USA in the 73rd pageant held in Los Angeles, California. “As the daughter of a migrant worker, a proud Afro…

Elva Reyes, “keeps her community in mind with everything she does” is the opening line on her website. As someone who has watched her, walked alongside her and worked with…

Reflections of Life: When I was 16 I was chosen to become part of a traveling ministry of retreats called ECHO (Encountering Christ in Others). My very first one was…

Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata on our Latin Rhythms Dance Cruise, featuring Lansing’s renowned DJ, Adrian “Ace” Lopez. This vibrant event stands out among…

Reflections of Life: So many times in our lives we face situations that overwhelm us with fear, anxiety, self doubt and yes even hate for someone or something. I remember…

The 12th Annual Latino Night with the Lugnuts will be Saturday, August 3, 2024, with a concert and mini festival starting us off in front of the stadium. Sponsorship info…

Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata on our Latin Rhythms Dance Cruise, featuring Lansing’s renowned DJ, Adrian “Ace” Lopez. This vibrant event stands out among…

Salsa on the Riverboat Princess was packed for the July edition. Salsa really is alive and well over the water. Much respect and love to DJ Adrian Lopez for his…

A day late…… Reflections of Life: Happy Father’s Day to my Dad Benjamin Longoria Benavides. I remember we would set up the chairs for Church Service at the old Cristo…

Footprints of Michigan is proud to bring you the Capital City Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a celebration of life and death of all ages. While…