Government Agencies and Programs
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
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My name is Edwin Rigoberto Hernández-Ventura and I am the Refugee Congress Delegate from the state of Michigan. I came to the United States from Honduras by myself at the age of 14 due to domestic violence and personal reasons. Due to this, I became a youth refugee after staying in various detention centers and was an Unaccompanied Minor.
I try to help in my community by communicating what refugees do and how to help them. I do this by sharing my personal experiences with the immigration system and what were the reasons I decided to leave my home country. I advocate through outreach and sharing examples about immigrant rights and how the immigration system in the country needs more than just reform but also internal changes to make it fairer on both ends, for the people and to the people.
I am currently a student at Lansing Community College, where I am studying to pursue a career in social work. My plan is to transfer to Michigan State University to obtain a master's degree in social work. I have been working with the Latinx Community in the Cesar Chavez Learning Center, where many Hispanic members attending Lansing Community College come for help with their courses and general questions about classes or translating information to their language. I am a member of the Leadership Academy, where I strives to learn to be a great leader and achieve goals for myself and the community as a whole.