Guest Speaker Juan Flores. He was recently promoted to the position of Academic Advisor of the Detroit Scholars Program at Michigan State University. Juan has a Bachelors degree in Criminal …
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My apologies to all for finally updating Cafecito with the photos from Latino Day with the Lugnuts at Cooley Law Stadium. Sunday, August 20, 2017 was our 6th year and …
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There have been 5 versions of Latino Day/Night and Cafecito Caliente has been hit with rain three of those years. This year, we were Blessed with the rains coming through …
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Community Events
Dr. Felipe Lopez Sustaita Appointed as Executive Director Of The Hispanic Latino Commission For The State of Michigan.
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65Press Release received from The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan: June 24, 2016 – The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) …
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Community Events
Close to 300 People Attend Chavez and Hispanic Heritage Dinner
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65“Commit to the success of one individual in the Latino community” was the message from keynote speaker Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez holds the titles of Vice President and General …
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In 2012, rain interrupted Latino Night with the Lugnuts in the third inning as the game was finally stopped after light rain fell right after the game started. Now in …
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Maranatha Assemblies of God held their annual “Community Day and Back 2 School Bash” on Sunday, August 30, 2015 to the tune of 80 degree weather, a few hundred folks, …
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In the old days of me serving as Youth Director for Churches, I would venture out to Flint, Adrian and Jackson to “see what they do” in their programs. So …
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ALSAME recently held elections and the new Chair is Santos Gutierrez who works at Lansing Community College. Santos who works as a Mulitcultural Recruitment Coordinator at LCC. Chosen for the …
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Community Events
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Awards Scholarships 2015
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65With this years theme of Empowering Our Minds…Si Se Puede!” the 3rd Annual scholarship breakfast took place Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Lansing’s Local 652. Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul was …
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Latin American Coed Softball League
Latin American Coed Softball League Underway: 3 Tied For 1st
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65With the season underway, three teams are sitting at 4 wins and no losses tied for first place. Famous Taco/Spotless, Team Rico, Got the Runs/Indoor Creations all swept their doubleheaders …
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Okay, enough about Fiesta 2014. In its 36th year since its humble beginnings on Washington Ave., Cristo Rey Church has celebrated as a community, as a Church its cultural richness …
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Community Events
225 People Ride the Michigan Princess For Salsa Above Water
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65With about 225 in attendance for the Spring version of Salsa Above, Salsa dancers came from across the State to show their skills, meet a few people and most of …
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Community Events
GLHCC Welcomes Newly Appointed Councilman Vincent Delgado
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65To the casual Grand Cafe Sir Pizza customer Monday night, it appeared something was going on, but truth being told, it was a little bit more then just a few …
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When Harvey Santana was invited to the 5th Annual Michigan Hispanic Advocacy Day (MHAD) the State Capital, the casual observer might think that he might have been a little unprepared …
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Community Events
Hispanic/Latino Commission Celebrates Chavez and Heritage Month
by seinpaul65by seinpaul65When Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. became the first teacher in the Nation to be arrested for speaking Spanish, he had to know at that point that Latinos attempting to get …
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To say that the weather bothered the 4th Annual Tejano/Latino Music Fest would be an understatement. With only brief moments of sun throughout the Music Fest, many decided that they …
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With a crowd of about 100 people on the Michigan Princess, DJ Adrian “Ace” Lopez once again set sail with his “Salsa Above the Water” Friday, September 12, 2014. While …