In a new episode of the podcast Opina con Liliana Ospina, we present the story of Diana Ortega, a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Born and raised in Southwest Detroit and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Diana’s story is a testament to perseverance, breaking barriers, and commitment to community.
A few days ago, people in Southwest Detroit celebrated the 10th anniversary of Scarcyny park with a brand new renovation and beautification of the area. Since 2011, it has been a perennial and recreational park and garden that is monitored and utilized by neighborhood residents. «We really owe a whole lot to the neighborhood and the
Hace unos días, los habitantes del suroeste de Detroit celebraron el décimo aniversario del parque Scarcyny con una flamante renovación y embellecimiento de la zona. Desde 2011, ha sido un parque y jardín perenne y recreativo que es vigilado y utilizado por los residentes del barrio. «Realmente le debemos mucho al barrio y al parque por
Una estructura histórica abandonada en el vecindario Hubbard Farms de Detroit en Mexicantown se reconstruirá como parte de la iniciativa del Fondo Estratégico de Vecindarios de la ciudad. Murray – Hubbard Farms, ubicado en 4004 Porter St., se someterá a una renovación total y se convertirá en 12 unidades de viviendas modernas y eficientes. El 25 por
An abandoned historic structure will be redeveloped in Detroit’s Hubbard Farms neighborhood in Mexicantown as part of the city’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund initiative. The Murray – Hubbard Farms, located at 4004 Porter St., will undergo a total renovation and become 12 units of modern, efficient housing across 16,404 square feet, including 25 percent of the
Several decades ago, Salvador Enriquez arrived in Detroit, saw the lack of Hispanic businesses in the market, and decided to start his entrepreneurship project. «I had worked as a butcher since I was a child,» says Salvador. «I came to California and worked in a meat shop for many years.» But at the end of
Por cuestiones del destino hace varias décadas llegó Salvador Enríquez a Detroit, quien al ver la falta de negocios hispanos decidió comenzar su proyecto de emprendimiento. “Tenía experiencia de carnicero desde niño”, dice Salvador. “Propiamente llegué a California y estuve trabajando en una compañía de carnes por muchos años”. Pero al final de 1999 decidió
The Southwest Detroit, More Than A Place exhibition successfully ended with the Happy Three Kings Celebration. «We chose the closing event for our exhibition one day before the Happy Three Kings Day celebration, which is a festive tradition in Latin America, where we celebrate the end of the festivities. We share with other families bread
Con la celebración de la festividad de los Reyes Magos terminó con éxito la exhibición SouthWest Detroit, More Than A Place. “Escogimos el cierre de la exhibición un día antes del día de los Reyes Magos ya que en la comunidad latina celebramos el fin de las fiestas en este día, donde compartimos con otras