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.
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.
In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.
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