Chicano Center for the Arts hosts rally in support of immigrants and LGBTQ+ rights
Photos by Deanna Munoz and Phyllis Hernandez On Feb. 23, the Chicano Center for the Arts hosted “Unidos: Rally for Immigrants & LGBTQIA+” in partnership with Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca IV.Held under the I-35 Bridge in the Westside between Cesar Chavez Ave & Southwest Blvd in Kansas City, Missouri, the Unidos Rally sought to […]
GCI committed to helping migrants through uncertain times
By Angie Baldelomar Some Greater Kansas City area organizations are helping dispel and/or debunk the worries and fears many immigrants and their families have in light of recent events resulting from President Trump’s executive orders.One of those organizations is Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI).A Kansas City, Missouri-based nonprofit that works with Latino communities across the area, […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Susan “Sue” Moreno
Moreno to receive award for mentoring workBy Angie BaldelomarReceiving an award for her work as a mentor is an honor for Susan “Sue” Moreno.“I just feel so blessed and humbled, because it’s just so important to be recognized as being able to represent somebody that young people can aspire (to be like) and know that […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Tania Yaritza Sosa
Sosa grateful for upcoming Viva La Chicana honorBy CharaRecently, Greater Kansas City resident Tania Yaritza Sosa received some emotionally moving news: She learned she would receive the Adelita Leadership Award in April at the Viva La Chicana Awards.“I first knew about it via an email,” Sosa recalled. “After reading it, immediate tears started rolling down […]
Letter to the editor: We must rise
By Manny Abarca IV Manny Abarca IV, legislator for Jackson County’s First District in Missouri sends a letter to empower the Latino community.“We, as a community of Latinos in the Kansas City metropolitan area, must defend each other, regardless of the generation, regardless of the language we speak, regardless of the status of our presence”, […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Marisa Moreno
Moreno’s dedication to community to be recognized with awardBy Angie BaldelomarMarisa Moreno never imagined she would get an award for doing something she loved: helping the community.“I’m very grateful for the award and to be recognized; I didn’t expect it, to be honest,” Moreno said. “It wasn’t something that was even in my focus, or […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Giselle Guardado
Kansas resident receives ‘surreal’ news with award announcementBy CharaRecently, Giselle Guardado received an announcement that made her wonder if she was dreaming.Guardado, who’s the president of a student organization that empowers Latino students, has been named the recipient of this year’s Mujer Fuerza Award. She’ll receive the honor in April during Viva la Chicana, an […]
Clara Reyes, Dos Mundos founder to be inducted into Starr Women’s Hall of Fame
By Angie BaldelomarDos Mundos founder Clara Reyes will soon receive another recognition.Reyes will be inducted posthumously as part of the 2025 class into the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame of the University of Missouri-Kansas City during a ceremony set for 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.Ramona Farris, who nominated […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Monica Mendez
Mendez to be honored at Viva La Chicana AwardsBy Angie BaldelomarMonica Mendez was surprised when she learned she was getting an award.She even missed the first email about it.“When I got the email about it, I was so busy working on my budget and things that are related to planning for 2025 that, probably, I […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Christina Nicole Loya
Family heritage drives Viva La Chicana honoree: Christina Nicole Loya By Chara When Christina Nicole Loya receives her Chicana Visionary Award during the Viva La Chicana Awards ceremony April 10, she’ll probably thank her family.“Growing up hearing the stories of my family has tied me to my culture in such a significant way,” Loya said.Loya’s […]