
Photos by Diana Reyes-Raymer and Javier Lainez














Photos by Diana Reyes-Raymer and Javier Lainez














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 • Chicano Center for the Arts Celebrates Viva la Chicana • Vicente Medellin Brings ‘resourceful’ Art to Mexican Consulate • Many Area

By Angie Baldelomar Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is about to achieve another milestone. On May 1-2, the nonprofit organization will stage the 100th edition of

In this issue • Cleaver presents $1.03 million check to Mattie Rhodes • Author brings World Cup mystery to young readers • Theatre in the

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

In this issue • Cleaver presents $1.03 million check to Mattie Rhodes • Author brings World Cup mystery to young readers • Theatre in the

By Angie Baldelomar On May 7, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II presented a $1,031,000 check to the Mattie Rhodes Center at its headquarters in Kansas

By Tere Siqueira After nearly three years of construction, Southwest Boulevard is in its final stretch of renovation. Crews are preparing to deliver a renewed