Our guest today was born in Puerto Rico but raised in Southwest Detroit. He is an Activist, Educator, Historian, and Musician that has served the community by being directly involved. He has a passion for celebrating music and culture to impact social change. He has held numerous human service, academic, and cultural roles to promote and celebrate Detroit's Latin community. The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, Latino Family Services, State of Michigan Department of Human Services, Wayne County Community College, Madonna University, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan have all benefitted from his leadership. He received a Bachelor degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. A former "Michigander of the Year" and current leader of the Latin/Jazz Salsa Band La Inspiracion...the "Bomba King"...Osvaldo "Ozzie" Rivera joins the DDP!
