LANSING, Mich. – The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) held their annual Hispanic Heritage Event where they awarded thirteen students with $1,000 scholarships and honored six Latinx leaders for their contributions.
“The Commission is proud to convene our communities to celebrate ambitious Latinx leaders and students, and provide scholarships that ease the financial burden Hispanic and Latinx students may face amid their pursuit of higher education,” Office of Global Michigan Director Poppy Hernandez said. “By collaborating with and uplifting esteemed community members like those awarded this evening, our work continues to make Michigan a welcoming state.