Photos by Lya Caro





























Photos by Lya Caro






























A Greater Kansas City area dance studio focuses on teaching Latin genres like salsa and bachata to anyone who wants to learn. At Viva Social Dance

By Chara Federal transportation officials are warning travelers that a new fee will be applied to passengers at airport security checkpoints without a Real ID

By Tere Siqueira March marks the start of Women’s History Month, a nationwide observance that honors the achievements and sacrifices of women throughout U.S. history.

In this issue • Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel leader • Angela Florez, heart attack survivor, shares story with Latinas •

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

The term, Women’s History is misleading and misapplied and so is commonly misunderstood. The subject promoted throughout March is not studies about women. Rather, the