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Photos by Lia Caro




















Braggiato brings heritage, heart to ‘Nutcracker’By Teresa Siqueira/ Photo By Brett Pruitt.Presenting “The Nutcracker,” a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, has become an annual

By Jorge Coromac Woodland Charity, in partnership with Lenexa Rotary Club, The Ciudad de Mexico Rotary Club, Poza Rica Rotary Club and local community leaders,

By Tere Siqueira The Hispanic community is at a critical juncture in addressing its mental and emotional well-being, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Norby Forero.

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 • The Ella Initiative promotes education for Latin American women • GKC area residents protest against ICE operations • Clinical psychologist urges

By Tere Siqueira The Hispanic community is at a critical juncture in addressing its mental and emotional well-being, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Norby Forero.

By Roberta Pardo Frigid temperatures didn’t stop Greater Kansas City area residents from staging outdoor protests. On Jan. 30, hundreds of demonstrators gathered across the

By Angie Baldelomar A new nonprofit is promoting higher education for women in Latin America by providing scholarships and mentorships. That nonprofit is The Ella Initiative.