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? Latin-X-Tech highlights! Yesterday evening was filled with community, history and celebration as more than 200 people came out to recognize Hispanic/Latinx tech innovation and entrepreneurship at Newlab at Michigan Central ?? This year's event theme was "Reclaiming Our Legacy: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future." ?? Margarita Hernandez, PhD of 4M moderated a panel discussion with Angela Reyes of Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Tanya Saldivar-Ali of AGI Construction Solutions and Samantha S Cerwin of BeReworn ?? Alondra Carter-Alvizo, MUP of Michigan Central and Carlos Santacruz of Fair Food Network served as the emcees. Gabriela Santiago-Romero, councilwoman for Detroit's District 6, and historian, activist and musician Ozzie Rivera delivered final remarks. ?? Attendees enjoyed musical and dance performances by RicanStruction and M&A DanceLab Studio. ?? Several local businesses provided delicious food and beverages, including TechTown alumni La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria and Cafecito Alvarez. ?? Natalie Rivera painted a beautiful mural during the event, depicting the history of the Hispanic population in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. ?? A big thank you to Latin-X-Tech's partners and sponsors: Accounting Aid Society, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Fair Food Network, Fantazma Market and Cafe, Ford Motor Company, Gabriela Santiago-Romero | Detroit City Council, Michigan Central, New Economy Initiative, Newlab, ProsperUs Detroit, Southwest Detroit Business Association, Urban Neighborhood Initiatives, Wayne State University's Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies and Venture 313. ??: Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval

We’re excited to be part of Episode 212 of the Clotheshorse Podcast! This is an amazing resource for learning about sustainable fashion. Amanda has done a fantastic job sharing educational insights and her passion for sustainability, and we’re happy to contribute to the conversation ? ?? . #slowfashion #secondhandfirst

Save the date: Latin-X-Tech on Monday, Oct. 7, during #HispanicHeritageMonth! ?? Join us as we celebrate this year's theme, "Reclaiming Our Legacy: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future,” highlighting the impactful contributions of traditional and tech-based Hispanic/Latinx small businesses in Detroit and beyond. ? There will be an engaging panel discussion featuring: ? Alondra Carter-Alvizo, MUP from Michigan Central ? Angela Reyes from Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation ? Carlos Santacruz from Fair Food Network ? Gabriela Santiago-Romero from the Detroit City Council ? Margarita Hernandez, Ph.D. from 4M ? Samantha S Cerwin from BeReworn ? Tanya Saldivar-Ali from Detroit Future Ops Event details: ?? Monday, Oct. 7 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. ?? Newlab at Michigan Central ? Free to attend ? Panel discussion, networking, mix-and-mingle happy hour, entertainment and more Register today and get ready to celebrate with us: techtowndet.org/3XMc3oL

Hello, hello there!! ??? Let’s talk about impact. Take a look at our latest swap (Detroit) report to see how your help is making a real difference! Together, we’re creating positive change. Keep swapping! ???? #sustainability #slowfashion #community

Excited to be partnering with Samantha S Cerwin to host a clothing swap on her incredible swap and circularity platform BeReworn (https://bereworn.com/) this coming weekend! If you're in Los Angeles, come by! Feel free to comment or shoot me a message, details shared via direct message. Complimentary refreshments provided, and lots of opportunity to chat all things sustainability and circularity!

Thank you so much TechTown Detroit for your support!?