517 Hispanic Heritage Seminar: Pathways to Wholeness (@ City Hall)

Join us for the 3rd Annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend as we kick off with Pathways to Wholeness: Seminar & Mixer on Thursday, September 18th at Lansing City Hall (Downtown).

This year’s seminar focuses on fostering holistic wellness in the Latino community through the Six Pillars of Latino Wellness: civic engagement, mental health, physical health, financial wellness, mentorship, and community voice.

The evening will feature a powerful keynote address from Trini Lopez- Pehlivanoglu, a thought-provoking panel discussion with community leaders, and interactive conversations moderated by Yesenia Murillo. Panelists include Adriana Lopez-Ellis, Alejandra Rojas, and Rafael Gonzalez, each bringing expertise in leadership, equity, and cultural empowerment.

Guests can look forward to:

• Networking and a community mixer
• A keynote on Latino civic engagement, health, and resilience
• A dynamic panel exploring the Six Pillars of Wellness
• Opportunities to connect with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers

The seminar is just one highlight of the 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Sept 18–21, 2025)—a four-day celebration of culture, food, music, and community. Expect live music, family-friendly programming, a Latin Jazz Night, the Hispanic Heritage Festival, and more, drawing thousands of attendees for one of Lansing’s signature cultural events.

This event is free to attend, open to all, and part of our commitment to honoring and uplifting Latino voices and experiences in the Lansing region.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
• Location: Lansing City Hall, 124 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
• Cost: Free to attend

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