Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Thursday; here's how metro Detroiters are celebrating

Thursday marks the official start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration that runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 where our country honors the culture and contributions of Americans with Hispanic roots. The time of celebration is also a period of reflection. People in Southwest Detroit, which has the largest Hispanic population in the state, are working to make sure the celebration does not turn into a Hallmark holiday with Hispanic cliques. Instead, they want people to take time to reflect on the hardship and successes of Latinos in this country and community.