The Latinx community in Grand Rapids has more than 100 years of history. Delia Fernández-Jones' new book, Making the MexiRican City: Migration, Placemaking, and Activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan , explores that history and community in depth.
Olivia Mouradian is a journalist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She writes for Michigan Radio and her work has also appeared in The Michigan Daily. Olivia covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, and local events in the Ann Arbor area.