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 […]
KCMO set to host Viva La Chicana Awards
By Chara The Greater Kansas City area will soon host the Viva La Chicana Awards.Created to highlight the strength, leadership and cultural contributions of Chicanas and organized by the Chicano Center for the Arts, the ceremony is set for April 10 at 6:00 p.m. in 2103 Lexington Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri.“This event is about […]
Henry Sandate dead at 67
By Roberta Pardo Longtime Greater Kansas City area resident Henry Sandate, 67, died Sunday (Jan. 19) after a long battle with cancer.A State Farm insurance agent in Overland Park, Kansas, Sandate was known for being a community servant. As the chairman of the Argentine Neighborhood Development Association, he was involved in developing, converting and rehabbing […]
Community center breaks ground on outdoor pool
By Roberta Pardo On Jan. 15, the Kansas City (Missouri) Parks and Recreation Department hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for an outdoor pool at the Tony Aguirre Community Center.Those attending the ceremony included Beth Haden, park board president; Crispin Rea, councilman, 4th District at large; and Eric Bunch, councilman, 4th District. All three spoke during the […]
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 […]