Detroit woman shares her heritage with her community through her businesses
Read full article: Detroit woman shares her heritage with her community through her businessesDETROIT – Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and Local 4 is celebrating a Mexican-American success story on Detroit’s west side. RELATED: Here’s why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of SeptemberJust off Vernor Highway at Ferdinand Street is Lotus Essences and ArteSano Cafe & Juice Bar, both owned by Mayra Torres. “To me it was something very important, very emotive to be able to help other women,” Torres said. "I don’t know what would have been during this timeMost of all, she’s grateful she gets to honor her heritage by sharing it with the community. It’s Hispanic pride.”MORE: Hispanic Heritage