DER Weekends: How Latinx Detroiters made their mark on the city

“Detroit Evening Report Weekends” spends time with the community members who make up Detroit’s rich culture and identity.

A mural outside of Los Galanes in Mexicantown on Detroit's Southwest Side.

A mural outside of Los Galanes in Mexicantown on Detroit's Southwest Side.

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report WeekendsCultureShift host Tia Graham shares voices from the local Latino community.

She spoke with three Latinx Detroiters about how their families came to Detroit, the role of community in their lives, and their thoughts on how Latinx youth are shaping discussions around identity today.

Listen to the episode using the media player above.

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  • Sascha Raiyn
    Sascha Raiyn is Education Reporter at 101.9 WDET. She is a native Detroiter who grew up listening to news and music programming on Detroit Public Radio.