In this issue
- Immigration proposal isn’t what America needs
- Wonderful World: Discover San Diego
- Sotomayor inspiring Hispanics
- Distinguished Mexicans Award goes to KU researcher and professor

By Roberta Pardo CoreCivic is one step closer to reopening its private prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

Photos by Hennig Sac Morales Hispanic students, mentors, and business leaders from the Kansas City metropolitan area gathered for four days of hands-on entrepreneurship training

In this issue • La Fonda El Taquito closing after 47 years • Vigil held in KCMO for woman killed by ICE agent • Hispanic

In this issue • CoreCivic Pushes Forward on Leavenworth ICE Facility • Latin dance studio wants to show dancing is for anyone • Kansas City

Commentary by Tere Siqueira The Greater Kansas City area is about to take center stage in front of the world. This summer, Kansas City, Missouri,

In this issue • Women’s History Month: Soileh Padilla offers leadership and inspiration for women this month • Hugo Ximello-Salido brings work to consulate walls

By Angie Baldelomar Mexican artist Hugo Ximello-Salido will have his art displayed at the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, Missouri. Ximello-Salido — a multidisciplinary artist

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