In Southwest Detroit, heightened ICE activity has sown fear and isolation among older Latinos, who depend on family and community for essential needs. This has spurred LA SED Senior Center to adapt, focusing on emotional support and wellness checks.

Author Archives: Estefania Arellano-Bermudez
Estefania Arellano-Bermudez, a Latina freelance writer for El Central Hispanic Newspaper, resides in Melvindale and works in Detroit. She hopes to focus on environmental issues through her writing. Arellano-Bermudez is a member of Planet Detroit’s Neighborhood Reporting Lab.