

Manny Abarca pursues Jackson County executive position
By Angie Baldelomar Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca recently announced he’s running for Jackson County executive in the August primaries. Abarca, who chairs the Jackson


By Angie Baldelomar Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca recently announced he’s running for Jackson County executive in the August primaries. Abarca, who chairs the Jackson

By Chara As communities nationwide celebrate Women’s History Month, leaders in the Greater Kansas City area are highlighting the impact Hispanic women continue to have

By Angie Baldelomar Flower Cantu-Kelley has a passion for creating spaces of inclusion. Cantu-Kelley is senior manager of employee culture and engagement for T-Mobile, where

By Chara Parade of Hearts is expanding its impact across the Kansas City area. The organizers announced that 150 heart sculptures will be displayed throughout

In this issue • Crispin Rea announces bid for KCMO mayor • Grandchildren reflect on legacy of Dos Mundos founders • Frontier STEM High School’s

By Roberta Pardo-Photo By Henning Sac Morales Councilman Crispin Rea seeks to become the first Hispanic mayor in Kansas City, Missouri’s history. A Kansas City

By Tere Siqueira For many Hispanic families, requesting mental health care can feel out of reach because of stigma, language barriers or simply not knowing

By Tere Siqueira Part I of a Two-Part Series When Don Manuel and Dona (Doña in Spanish) Clara Reyes started Dos Mundos in June 1981