Felicidades, UnidosUS 2025
Immigration a primary topic at UnidosUS conference in KCMO Story by Angie Baldelomar | Photos by Henning Sac Morales Immigration has been a frequent discussion topic at this year’s UnidosUS conference. The conference, staged by the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, began Tuesday (Aug. 5). It will conclude Thursday (Aug. 7) in […]
Lawsuit claims KCK residents died from company poisoning their air
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City, Kansas, residents are suing Harcros Chemicals, claiming the company poisoned their air for decades – and was aware it was releasing toxins into the air, news agencies at Greater Kansas City TV stations KMBC (Channel 9), FOX4 KC and KCTV 5 reported. As the news agencies reported, the people filing […]
Alma Hall seeks UG commissioner position
By Angie Baldelomar A longtime Wyandotte County, Kansas, resident is seeking political office. Alma Hall, a native of Mexico, has lived for 30-plus years in the Greater Kansas City area, where she has worked in the education field. After serving students through the years, she has realized she wants to help the community through public […]
Fund offers lifeline to area immigrant families
By Tere Siqueira As immigration enforcement intensifies and safety nets grow thinner, a grassroots initiative in the Greater Kansas City area is helping the area’s immigrant population meet its need. The initiative is the Adelante Fund. Launched earlier this year, the fund is providing direct support to families facing housing instability, food insecurity and legal […]
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City seeks to offer affordable pet care
By Angie Baldelomar A nonprofit in the Greater Kansas City area seeks to provide affordable care for area pet owners. The nonprofit is Pet Resource Center of Kansas City. The center is a veterinary clinic that offers affordable spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, dental cleanings, urgent care and mobile services, said Madison Brown, marketing manager. “We […]
Mattie Rhodes Center celebrates grand opening of newly renovated art center
Mattie Rhodes Center hosted the grand opening of its renovated arts center on June 28. The event ran from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. It was an incredible afternoon filled with art activities, delicious food, and fun for the whole family, from Minsky’s Pizza and hot dogs to free shaved ice and art kits. Stay […]
Celebrate AMERI’KANA will go on, despite NEA cuts
Story by Angie Baldelomar // Photo courtesy of Todd Zimmer The nonprofit organization Arts as Mentorship will host the third annual Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music and Arts Festival, despite a significant loss in funding from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA). To help fill the gap left by the NEA cuts, Arts as Mentorship is […]
RMG is the official voice of Spanish-language radio in KC for the 2026 World Cup
By Chara Reyes Media Group (RMG), which also publishes Dos Mundos, is preparing to cover one of the world’s biggest sporting events: the men’s World Cup. The Greater Kanas City area-based, Latino-owned media organization will provide Spanish-language audio broadcasts for the 2026 version of the quadrennial soccer tournament on terrestrial radio and through the Reyes […]
Diaz brings horsemanship to historic Volland Store
By Angie Baldelomar On July 12, charro Jerry Diaz will bring his horsemanship to the Volland Store — a significant building for the surrounding community. “That place has a rich history,” Diaz said. “It’s not just a piece of land and a store.” Now under the Volland Foundation, the Volland Store started as a grocery […]
The community remembers Clara Reyes, founder of Dos Mundos
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos is celebrating another anniversary without founder Clara Reyes, but her legacy and work are still remembered by Hispanic community leaders. From the beginning, Reyes envisioned a newspaper that would serve the Hispanic community in multiple ways, including promoting businesses and programs. People whose businesses she promoted included Ofelia Acosta, owner […]