Southwest Detroit, MI

Item set
Title
Southwest Detroit, MI
Description
Arts & Culture, Community Organizing
Date
1986
Is Part Of
Casa de Unidad records: 1980-2006, Box 2
Provenance
Bentley Historical Library
Language
English & Spanish

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  • El Barrio Vol 2. No. 2
    El Barrio is a bimonthly publication of Casa De Unidad and features community profiles and events in Detroit, MI. Page 5 features Lupe Lozano via a profile written by her daughter Maria Theresa Rodriguez. Lupe arrived to Detroit from Aguascalientes, Mexico in 1923. On page 13, "Personas del Barrio or Barrio People", local musician Benny Cruz is featured. His band "La Buena Vida" was formed in 1977 and played at weddings, quinceañera covers of Latino favorites such as Los Tigres del Norte or el Trio Los Panchos. Page 14-15 showcases community events in early May 1986.