Fiesta Hispana 2017
Photos by Michael Alvarado, Manuel Reyes and Clara Reyes Kansas City National Heritage Committee, Inc., hosted a three-day Fiesta Hispana in downtown Kansas City. Participating musical artists, groups and traditional Mariachi groups. Also attending the three day celebration weekend included a Tex-Mex group, Grupo Picante de Jr. Vargas, Mexican Regional group Los Cadetes de Linares […]
Cordoba receives Othli Award
On Tuesday (Sept. 12), the Consulate of Mexico held its Othli Award ceremony at the KCP&L corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., to recognize the work of Dr. Luis Cordoba, executive director of student intervention programs at Kansas City Public Schools. The Othli Award is granted to a Mexican, Mexican-American or Latino leader leaving a […]
Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City hosted their first annual HCC SWAB PARTY calling Latinos in the Kansas City area to register as bone marrow donors. The SWAB PARTY, sponsored by Be The Match and Alvarado Photography, was held at the offices of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City […]
DUI checkpoints held in memory of KC area victims
Story and photos by Melissa Arroyo On Aug. 26, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Missouri held an event at McGilley Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, Mo as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to partner with local law enforcement agencies. Community partners, volunteers and survivors were present to […]
Latino Writers Collective nominated for international award
By Melissa Arroyo The Latino Writers Collective, an organization of Kansas City area Latino writers seeking to promote Latino arts and culture in the United States, celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2016 by launching “Corazon y una lengua peregrina: poesía y narrativa.” The book includes a collection of 11 stories and 28 poems about the […]
KCMO arts community wants affordable live-work spaces, study finds
By Melissa Arroyo Members of Kansas City, Mo.’s arts community might soon have more affordable places to live and work, thanks in part to a recent research study. The Office of Culture and Creative Services (OCCS) in Kansas City, Mo., and the Economic Development Corp. of Kansas City partnered to contract with ArtSpace, a non-profit […]
Young entrepreneur inaugurates Balloon Shop in KCK
Story by Melissa Arroyo and photos by Michael Alvarado On July 13, Abi Rodriguez, her family, members of the community and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Balloon Shop Inc., located at 541 Central Ave. in Kansas City, Kan. Originally opened on June 10, Balloon Shop is […]
Movie producer inspired by social issues
By Paula Alzate Often, social issues lead people to work for non-profit organizations or volunteer for humanitarian causes. They led Catalina Matamoros to a moviemaking career. Matamoros, 30, has produced a handful of movies – all of them focusing on social issues such as the environment and immigration. The native Colombian’s filmography includes “We Are […]
Yulisssa Andrea López celebró sus XV años
On Saturday 8th of July on the Mass of 1:00pm At the Sacread Heart, Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 2544 Madison Ave. Kansas City MO .celebrated her XV Quinceañera Yulissa Andrea Lopez. Her Chambelán de Honor : Iván Qiñones Her parents are: Andy and Karina Lopez, her siblings are Drew and Penelope Lopez. Grandparents:Patricia Zamora, […]
How to be there for someone going through depression
Commentary by Melissa Arroyo If you believe a friend or loved one has depression, you might be unsure about what your next move should be. Being there for the person is important. And be sure to recognize the signs when they appear, such as feelings of sadness, lack of sleep, lack of interest in activities […]