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During this past spring break, I spent my time in Michigan and had the opportunity to join Dylan Miner\u2019s<\/a> class tour of La Otra Frontera<\/em><\/strong>. Our first stop was the Detroit Institute of Arts to view Diego Rivera\u2019s murals. Followed by a drive through the Detroit\u2013Windsor Tunnel to see the Border Cultures exhibit at the Art Gallery of Windsor. And finally, a return drive over the Ambassador Bridge to Southwest Detroit (Mexicantown) to see some Chicana\/o murals!<\/p>\n During this past spring break, I spent my time in Michigan and had the opportunity to join Dylan Miner\u2019s class tour of La Otra Frontera. Our first stop was the Detroit Institute of Arts to view Diego Rivera\u2019s murals. 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