Little Liberia builds home, culture and community in Detroit’s East English Village
Through a decade of persistence, Ameneh Marhaba has grown her 2016 pop-up to a full brick-and-mortar.
Point of Entry: Stories from the Immigrant Experience
Point of Entry is a series exploring the lived realities and vital contributions of immigrant communities across Southeast Michigan — and the emerging challenges immigrants face amid shifting policies and heightened risks. The series highlights how our region is responding to these new pressures through personal stories and on-the-ground coverage, and invites readers to see how immigrant communities help strengthen and shape our regional fabric.
This series is a collaboration with New Michigan Media, a coalition of ethnic and minority outlets. Support for this series is provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
An Oakland County nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.
The Tuba in the Laundry Room
In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.
