Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago is hosting a virtual Immigration and Detention 101 training in partnership with several Asian American organizations.

The Michigan nonprofit Rising Voices, which organizes Asian American women to get civically engaged, says the training will cover current immigration, detention and deportation information for Midwest AAPI audiences.

The training takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Additional headlines from Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Chinatown streetscape

The economic development group Midtown Detroit Inc unveiled the finalized plans for streetscape improvements in Detroit’s Chinatown neighborhood at Cass and Peterboro Street. 

The plans include wider sidewalks, upgraded lighting, and cultural elements like murals and bronze plaques. 

State Senator Stephanie Chang secured $1 million dollars in the state budget for the streetscape project. She says the project is one way to preserve culture and history. 

“During this chaotic and challenging time in our country that we are in right now where there are efforts to erase history and demonize and rip people away from immigrant communities, it’s so important that we proudly celebrate culture and community.” 

Midtown Detroit launched a fundraising campaign to raise the remaining $1.6 million. The construction is slated to be completed by the fall of 2027.  

-reporting by Bre’Anna Tinsley

Tlaib seeks to expand Head Start

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib proposed a bill she says would expand Head Start to 11 million children. The program provides early education and support for health care and housing to low-income families and their kids. Tlaib says the Trump administration has hurt Head Start by closing offices and withholding funds. She says underfunding has led to staffing shortages and aging facilities.  

-reporting by Pat Batcheller  

Limiting PFAS exposure

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is sharing resources on ways to decrease PFAS exposure. PFAS are a group of harmful chemicals in the environment, also known as “forever chemicals”.

MDHHS says possible ways to decrease exposure is using certified PFAS-reducing water filters, following fish and deer consumption guidelines and limiting the use of stain-resistant and non-stick items. People should also avoid contact with foam on water surfaces such as on lakes and streams. 

High exposure to PFAS may lead to high blood pressure or other complications during pregnancy, decreased immune system response or the development of kidney and other cancers. 

Skating in the D 

The office of Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Detroit’s District 6 city councilwoman, is hosting a skating party. The third annual event will take place at RollerCade Detroit.

The event is on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Entry, skate rental, and pizza are free for the first 250 residents who attend. 

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