As the year drags on, there have been many anxieties about the current socio-economic climate in the country. Some communities have been hit harder than others, but it is during times of fear and crisis that we must come together as people to support, protect, and uplift one another by building a strong community and creating meaningful connections.
United for a Dream, or Unidos por un Sueño, is a new club founded by current Schoolcraft student Karla Hinojosa. It is a kind and open place to learn about and uplift Schoolcraft’s vibrant Latine community. All students from Schoolcraft are more than welcome to join regardless of their own personal background and/or history.
Hinojosa originally got the idea to start a club to center Latine students after attending School Daze in Fall 2024, when she noticed there was no club specifically for Latine and/or Hispanic students.
“I decided to start [United for a Dream] because I wanted to advocate more for the Hispanic and Latine community around campus,”said Hinojosa. “We also have a voice, and I wanted to represent the Latine community.”
At United for a Dream, members will be able to learn and share about the different cultures and histories that comprise the diverse region Latin America. They will also have the opportunity to further understand the Latine immigrant community as well as the variety of individuals and events that have shaped it throughout American history.
Participants will be able to collaborate with one another through a variety of projects and activities United for a Dream will organize at Schoolcraft.
A typical meeting will involve discussion to create an educational environment about Latine cultural heritage.
“[We are going to] watch movies, play music, eat traditional foods, etc.,” said Hinojosa.
United for a Dream will also be contributing to the upcoming Multicultural Fair on Thursday March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Vistatech Center.
Students will also be able to directly help out the Latine community through volunteering opportunities.
“Right now, with the flooding in Southwest Detroit, [the city of Detroit and Urban Neighborhood Initiatives are] asking for volunteers. They’re looking for bilingual people, [and] they’re needing baby formula, diapers, water, canned food, clothing, and hygienic products,” said Hinojosa. “I believe about 400 houses were impacted so they’re asking for [United for a Dream] to help out and organize.”
United for a Dream is a club for students who are passionate about learning and advocacy, and it is open to any Schoolcraft student of any background interested in leaving a positive impact on the overall community.
Meetings will take place every other Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and students can find Untied for a Dream in the lower Vista Tech, Conference Room E.
To learn more about United for a Dream, contact the Student Activities Office 734-462-4422, and look out for flyers posted around campus.
