"Spit in Your Face" Opens at Detroit Rep; ICE Protests Target Detention Centers in Romulus and Baldwin; DPSCD Announces Major High School Overhaul

Corktown Adds 188 Housing Units; Detroit Food Truck Rules Under Review; Sheffield Frames Poverty as Economic Strategy

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Alliance Catholic Credit Union breaks ground on a new Southwest Detroit branch that will offer Spanish-language services, ITIN lending, financial literacy classes, and expanded community space. We also report on nearly 200 new mixed-income housing units planned for Corktown as city leaders work to balance growth with affordability in one of Detroit’s fastest-changing neighborhoods. Mayor Mary Sheffield outlines her vision for poverty reduction as an economic development strategy, while Detroit officials consider a new ordinance that could reshape how food trucks operate across the city. Plus, the Skillman Foundation names ten recipients of its 2026 Visionary Awards, recognizing leaders working to strengthen public education across Detroit and Michigan. And Detroit artist Juan Martinez transforms steel into monarch butterflies, creating public art inspired by migration, belonging, and the stories of immigrant communities in Southwest Detroit. We also highlight artist Julianna Sanromán Rojas’ latest recognition at Detroit Artists Market and provide an important deadline for Wayne County property owners who may be eligible to claim foreclosure auction proceeds. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com [https://ELCENTRALmedia.com]. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Latin Rhythms Help Draw Thousands to Movement, Grand Prix Returns, DPSCD Museum Reopens This Summer

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, the Detroit Children’s Museum prepares to reopen to the public after years of limited operations and pandemic-era closure, bringing one of the country’s oldest children’s museums back to Detroit families and students. We also report on Mexicana Emprende, a business training program connected to the Mexican Consulate in Detroit that helps Mexican women across Michigan and northern Ohio grow their companies through mentorship, financial education, and networking opportunities. Movement Festival returns to downtown Detroit over Memorial Day weekend, drawing roughly 90,000 attendees while highlighting the growing influence of Latin sounds and artists within electronic music culture. Plus, the Detroit Grand Prix returns downtown with racing, car culture events, and free fan activities along the riverfront, while Detroit City FC continues searching for its first road league win in more than a year. We also look at the reported U.S. World Cup roster leak as preparations begin ahead of this summer’s tournament. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com [https://ELCENTRALmedia.com.]. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

"Spit in Your Face" Opens at Detroit Rep; ICE Protests Target Detention Centers in Romulus and Baldwin; DPSCD Announces Major High School Overhaul

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Catholic leaders and immigration organizers from across Michigan and Ohio gather in Detroit to discuss how churches can better support immigrant families facing deportation fears and expanded immigration enforcement. We also report on continued protests against both the proposed ICE detention center in Romulus and conditions inside the North Lake ICE Processing Center in Baldwin, as lawsuits and public pressure continue to grow. Detroit officials unveil “Occupy the Summer,” a citywide initiative expanding recreation center hours, late-night programming, and mentorship opportunities following another weekend of violence involving large teen gatherings downtown. Plus, Detroit Public Schools Community District announces a major redesign of its neighborhood high schools, introducing new diploma pathways, expanded career training, internships, and college access opportunities for nearly 8,000 students. And Detroit Repertory Theatre closes its season with the world premiere of Spit in Your Face, a new satire examining identity, allyship, and performative activism through comedy. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com [https://ELCENTRALmedia.com]. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez

E&L Supermercado Closes After Fire; LA SED Celebrates 61 Years; Mariachi Vargas Performs at Detroit Opera House

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, a fire at E&L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit leads to a federal arson case and temporarily shuts down one of the neighborhood’s most relied-on grocery stores. We also report from LA SED’s annual Recognition Luncheon at MGM Grand Detroit, where more than 400 residents, business leaders, and elected officials gathered to mark the organization’s 61 years serving Southwest Detroit communities. Detroit Cristo Rey High School’s Kinematic Wolves robotics team travels to Houston after becoming the first Detroit team to win the FIRST Impact Award at the Michigan state championships. Plus, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán performs at the Detroit Opera House following nearly two years of planning, while cultural events across Metro Detroit highlight lowrider traditions, Latin music, and Mexican-owned businesses. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com [https://elcentralmedia.com]. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez

Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, Romulus ICE Proposal Faces Protest, Sushi Los Toritos Opens on W. Vernor

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Southwest Detroit prepares for its annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta, with events scheduled along West Vernor and a parade route stretching from Patton Park to Clark Park. In Romulus, several hundred protesters gathered to oppose a proposed 500-bed ICE detention center near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as legal challenges from state and local officials move forward. We also report on a growing volunteer network across Michigan coordinating transportation for immigrants released from the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, as families navigate limited notice and long-distance travel. Back in Southwest Detroit, Sushi Los Toritos opens on West Vernor with a Mexican-inspired take on sushi, while local food entrepreneurs gather at a TechTown Detroit event to discuss challenges in staffing, burnout, and regulation. And the Detroit Institute of Arts opens submissions for its annual Día de Muertos Ofrendas exhibition, inviting community members to participate in a citywide cultural tradition. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com [https://elcentralmedia.com]. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.