Detroit Immigrant Heritage Month events invite us all to continue celebrating everyone this June with special programs and organization support that highlight the best community involvements throughout the month. Since 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has been observed annually throughout June. Learn more about the historic experiences of immigration and the range of immigrants in the United States. Respectfully celebrate the contributions immigrants have had on American society and get others involved in appreciating the rich cultural influences.
Now is the time more than ever to make your individual story, ancestral roots, and citizenship rightfully heard while demanding better leadership in law enforcement. Regardless of political standing, humanity works best when people feel like they belong in our country. Current changes in laws and deportations are leaving the nation torn this year, so it’s critical that we stand together in an empowering call to action. Michigan, Detroit, and metro Detroit are celebrating! Check out events and information in your area.
Explore and be proud of your own heritage and continue sharing your stories. Detroit’s small business owners & entrepreneurs come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including immigrant families. Detroitisit rounded up a current list of programs & resources for Immigration Heritage Month in Detroit, including Detroit Immigrant Heritage Month events happening in the city this month throughout June. Stay educated!
BASBLUE PRESENTS INDUSTRY NIGHT IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH HAPPY HOUR, PHOTO BASBLUE
BASBLUE MEMBER ONLY “IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH HAPPY HOUR”
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 18, 5:00-7PM
Detroit Immigration Heritage Month events this June aren’t all formal programs. Sign up now for the BasBlue member exclusive, networking and social event. Join fellow members for an evening of continuing the celebration of Immigration Heritage Month with a dedicated Happy Hour! Hosted by BasBlue, enjoy drinks (or mocktails), conversation, and networking opportunities with others. Click HERE to reserve your spot as well as view the other June BasBlue events for members.
Location: BasBlue 110 E. Ferry St., Detroit
DETROIT MEANS BUSINESS HOSTS IMMIGRATION HERITAGE MONTH: LEGACY
IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH: LEGACY ACROSS BORDERS, PHOTO DETROIT MEANS BUSINESS
ACROSS BORDERS
Date & Time: Monday, June 23, 2025, 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Doors open at 4:30 PM | Programming begins at 5PM
Detroit Immigrant Heritage Month events are going strong with in-person community gatherings of all kinds. TechTown Detroit for Immigrant Heritage Month: Legacy Across Borders. Join in on a special evening with Detroit, dedicated to celebrating the vibrant stories, cultures, and entrepreneurial journeys of immigrant and first-generation business owners. This communal gathering focuses on uplifting founders, community leaders, and supporters for a night of inspiration and connection. The evening begins with a panel discussion featuring local leaders from entrepreneurial support organizations sharing insights on resilience, growth, and building businesses in Detroit. Stay tuned for the second part called: Heritage Story Circles, hearing from local immigrant entrepreneurs. Click HERE to view the Detroit Means Business website for more information.
Location: TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit
SOUTHWEST DETROIT IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER VOLUNTEER ROLES TO GET INVOLVED, PHOTO @SWDIRC ON INSTAGRAM
DETROIT’S IMMIGRATION HISTORY & OTHER DETROIT ORGS THAT ADVOCATE YEAR-ROUND
This list of Detroit Immigration Heritage Month events is meant to inform the Detroit community on ways to actively participate in this month’s programs as well as learn about how these individual stories have been shaping Detroit’s rich cultural history and the city’s overall development. Detroit’s immigrant history is rich! Get to know more of the immigrants and their families still residing in the city. Many flags are proudly waved here and several stem from the mixture of immigrants from various countries.
The conversation and advocacy doesn’t stop after June. Feel more involved and connected with the local Detroit community of immigrants by researching the ongoing engagement with supportive non-profit organization efforts. These local orgs and the wider government resources in Michigan promote advocacy, diversity, and inclusion.
- Global Detroit
- Detroit Immigration Task Force
- Southwest Detroit Immigration and Refugee Center
- Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND GET TO KNOW MORE LOCAL IMMIGRANT ENTRPENEURS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL
This list of celebrations for Detroit Immigration Heritage Month encourages the community to dig deeper and connect on a more personal level with the people we interact with daily. Small business owners and entrepreneurs have words to speak that you may have never heard before and full stories you never knew. Do your own research and get to know more local entrepreneurs by striking up in-person conversations as well as reading about them online. You’ll find direct information that’s helpful in understanding how these individuals each uniquely contribute to Detroit’s economic growth as well as shift modern society outlooks. Read through this article and interview HERE from the Latino Detroit publication, constructed by Mayté Penman, TechTown Detroit bicultural business strategist, and Amanda Saab, TechTown Detroit small business services director. They’re highlighting business owners and their stories of “how they overcame their fears and confronted the unknown, as well as what continues to inspire them to be the best they can be”.
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