Latinos

The Latinx Teen Empowerment Group at Ypsilanti Community High School was created to give Latinx teens mental health support and to help them address other challenges as they adapt to a new language and a new culture. Learn more as WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale spoke about the program with two of its leaders, Priscilla Cortez and Dr. Fernanda Cross.

A new study from the University of Michigan shows one in four American adults lacks consistent access to transportation. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Washtenaw County, the University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University conducted a study that revealed that COVID-19 has had a disproportionate…

Mexiquenses en Michigan is a grassroots, community organization established in 2016. It is integrated by vulnerable, immigrant families with limited…

Washtenaw County conducted the Latino Health Survey in 2014, which determined that Latino residents suffered a significant lack in basic needs, such as…

A recent study concluded that Washtenaw County does not provide equal opportunities in health, education, and other life essentials to its Latino…

More than 500 people attended Thursday night's town hall forum on policing and community relations at Eastern Michigan University. It was moderated by…

Eastern Michigan University hosted a special celebration in honor of Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Over 50 people attended a luncheon on campus…

A new study from the University of Michigan's School of Public Health reveals that immigration raids affect community health. The fear of deportation…

The Washtenaw Coordinated Funders has donated $50,000 to help create an organization that will provide community services to Latinos in the area.The grant…