Chicano Center for the Arts Celebrates Viva la Chicana
Photos courtesy of Deanne Munoz, Founder and President of Chicano Center for the Arts On April 9, the second edition of the Viva La Chicana Awards took place at the Latinx Education Collaborative, located at 2301 Lexington Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri. El Centro Chicano para las Artes celebra Viva la Chicana El 9 de […]
Uniendo Culturas y Comunidad: Tejiendo Redes Rumbo al Mundial 2026
Uniting Cultures and Community: “Tejiendo Redes” Heading Toward World Cup 2026 The heart of Kansas City is beating with a special energy. This month, “Tejiendo Redes” (Weaving Networks), the impressive art installation by renowned artist Betsabeé Romero will be on display April 25th at the KC Convention Center. This project is transforming our vision of […]
Parade of Hearts prepares 150 sculptures across KC
By Chara Parade of Hearts is expanding its impact across the Kansas City area. The organizers announced that 150 heart sculptures will be displayed throughout the metro in 2026. The upcoming installation marks the largest effort in the initiative’s history, featuring 150 artists. They were selected from nearly 500 submissions. Each artist created a design […]
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Nuestra Latina 2026
Photo By Henning Sac Morales Nuestra Latina Awards recognizes female leaders in Kansas City. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City recognized eight outstanding women during its annual Nuestra Latina Awards ceremony, held on March 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Evergy facilities in downtown Kansas City. The ceremony celebrates Latina leaders whose work […]
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates March Business After Hours event
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Women’s History Month: Cantu-Kelley works to elevate others at work and in her community
By Angie Baldelomar Flower Cantu-Kelley has a passion for creating spaces of inclusion. Cantu-Kelley is senior manager of employee culture and engagement for T-Mobile, where she advocates for company employees. “This is the work that I love to do,” she said. “It’s obviously about advocating for our employees. It’s about creating spaces of inclusion where […]
Villalobos set to retire from police force in May
By Angie Baldelomar | Photo courtesy of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Longtime police officer Octavio “Chato” Villalobos is retiring soon. After 26 years, Villalobos will retire in May from the Kansas City (Missouri) Police Department. His last day is set for May 21, when his retirement ceremony takes place. “I just decided that […]
Women’s History Month: Soileh Padilla offers leadership and inspiration for women this month
By Chara As communities nationwide celebrate Women’s History Month, leaders in the Greater Kansas City area are highlighting the impact Hispanic women continue to have across the area. One of those leaders is Soileh Padilla Mayer, head consul of the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Missouri. The month is both a time for reflection […]
KC opens call for artists for 18th & Vine Historic District
By Chara The 18th & Vine Historic District in Kansas City, Mo., opened a public art opportunity tied to its sweeping Revive the Vine initiative. The City of KCMO is opening a call to artists for a permanent public artwork at the new 18th & Lydia Parking Garage. Artists or artist teams should be based […]
Women’s History Month: Marialexa Sanoja
WHM honoree prefers serving others over personal recognition By Tere Siqueira For Marialexa Sanoja, one of the women being honored by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, service has never been about titles or recognition. It has been about solving problems, listening closely and stepping in where families, especially Hispanic families, […]