Dance troupe Folklorico MiSol aims to uplift Mexican culture
By Angie Baldelomar Tania Sosa has always been proud of her Mexican heritage. Sosa loves sharing that heritage and culture with others even more, especially through her work as a dancer. And in April 2023, she combined her passions for dancing and her culture by founding the troupe Grupo Folklorico MiSol, which recently performed for […]
New lottery-themed exhibit to open at Mattie Rhodes
By Angie Baldelomar “I lived in Denver for a while and did a similar show with other artists; it was a small show, but I really liked it,” he said. “Here, I wanted to make a bigger show and bring in more artists, so that the gallery looks full. That’s how the event was born, […]
RMG joins forces with St. Jude to support families battling childhood cancer
By Tere Siqueira On Nov. 14 and 15, the Reyes Media Group, through its flagship stations La Gran D (1340 AM) and La X (1250 AM), hosted its annual “St. Jude Radiothon.”The event was a fundraiser to help support children and their families affected by pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.Listeners were invited to join […]
Moya’s artistic journey takes him from tats to mural
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Sonia Falcon Juan Moya’s path as an artist might seem unconventional to some people.Like many artists, Moya got into art as a kid. But unlike some artists, it was something that started as a getaway for him.“I pretty much got into it, honestly, because we were really poor […]
The Importance of Cultural Education: A Lesson from Ensemble Iberica Kansas City
Story and Photos by Ed Reyes Norma O’Neil and Beau Bledsoe from Ensemble Iberica Kansas City visited Emerson Elementary School this week, bringing the vibrant music and rich traditions of Spain right into the classroom. Mrs. O’Neil captivated students with demonstrations of the techniques and cultural elements that define modern flamenco dance and music.The students […]
Taxi Rosa changing ride services in GKC area
By Angie Baldelomar Taxi Rosa changing ride services in GKC area In January, Rocio Espino got in her car to help others.Espino started working as a taxi driver, aimed in particular at helping immigrants who had recently arrived in the Greater Kansas City area and might not have a bank account set up yet to […]
GCI hosts ceremony to honor two Hispanic city directors
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Henning Sac Morales On Oct. 22, Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) hosted a ceremony to honor city directors Mario Vasquez and Jaime Guillen.Held at the GCI headquarters, the event was spearheaded by Kansas City, Missouri, Councilman Crispin Rea to celebrate Vasquez and Guillen, and other Hispanic city employees.“It was […]
The Kansas City Museum celebrates Day of the Dead
Photos By Henning Sac Morales El Museo de Kansas City celebra el Día de los Muertos
HCC presents 2024 Nuestra Latina Awards
Story by Chara and Photos by Henning Sac Morales On Oct. 10, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) honored Latinas who have excelled in fields ranging from business to philanthropy.That night, the HCC hosted its annual Nuestra Latina Awards at 1200 Main St. in Kansas City, Missouri. According to the HCC, […]
Sergio Flores shares his journey with True Grit Roofing Co
By Angie Baldelomar A decision made by Sergio Flores shortly after high school led to the establishment of an honored business – True Grit Roofing Co.Like many teens, Flores wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life when he finished high school. He studied for a semester at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College, […]