Documentary series shares Moreno’s story of art, pride, authenticity
By Tere Siqueira In Sue Moreno’s childhood home, creating art and fashion was a necessity. There wasn’t much money, Moreno recalled, so her mother made what the family needed: bright, colorful clothes for the children; papier-mâché pinatas (piñatas in Spanish) for celebrations. More than 50 years later, Moreno’s story is part of “We Are Latinos,” […]
Area organizations offer Hispanic families support against domestic violence
Commentary by Tere Siqueira For many immigrant families, asking for help with violence at home can feel out of reach. Language barriers, financial pressure and not knowing where to start can keep people in dangerous situations longer than they need to be. Fortunately, shelters, bilingual programs and community organizations across the Greater Kansas City area […]
“Nuestra Tierra: Breaking Borders”: The Art of Immigration at Mattie Rhodes
Story and photos by Hector T. Perez Sevilla The Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center in Kansas City has launched the traveling group exhibition “Nuestra Tierra: Breaking Borders.” This art exhibition deeply explores the roots, shared histories, and cultural memory of the Mexican diaspora in the United States, challenging geographic divisions through visual expression. Curated by local […]
GKC area offers a wealth of Labor Day weekend events
Commentary by Tere Siqueira The long Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial close of summer — and the Greater Kansas City area is sending it off with some amazing festivals, live music, art and family outings on both sides of the state line. From free street festivals to medieval jousts, here’s your guide to making […]
Chorizo KC: Area business springs from family recipe
By Tere Siqueira A chorizo recipe brought from Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico, that started as a father-and-son hobby has produced a licensed Kansas business that supplies restaurants and grocery stores in the Greater Kansas City area. The business, KC Chorizo Co., is run by Carlos Dominguez, his wife Sara and his father, who comes from a family […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine prepares for annual gala
By Angie Baldelomar Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine will host its annual gala as a way to raise funds for its renovation work. On Aug. 30, the Boost and Bling Gala will celebrate the parish’s anniversary. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Boulevard Brewery. The goal is to raise money to start Phase 2 […]
First Spanish-language cohort graduates from Missouri SBDC program
By Angie Baldelomar The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) recently celebrated the graduation of its first Spanish-language cohort in the Growth360 program. On July 30, a cohort of 22 participants in the entrepreneur education program, one of many offered by the Missouri SBDC, graduated after 10 weeks […]
Culinary event helps support Hispanic families
By Tere Siqueira/ Photos By Sonia Falcon A night of food and music Aug. 6 at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, also served as a fundraiser for scholarships, mentorships and community programs that reach Hispanic families year-round. The event, Comida KC, was a benefit for the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative. The annual soiree drew […]
Homicides, shootings continue to decline in KCMO
By Tere Siqueira New data shows violent crime continuing to trend downward in Kansas City, Missouri. Citing statistics from a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) report to the Board of Police Commissioners, KCUR-FM (89.3) reported there had been 71 homicides in 2026 through mid-July – down from 89 at the same point in 2025. KCUR […]
City leaders rally support for KCMO ballot questions
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City, Missouri, leaders are urging residents to support five ballot questions on Aug. 4. Appearing last on the ballot, the questions and the issues they address are as follows: *Question 1: Voters are being asked to approve $100 million in bond funding to build more affordable housing for low- and moderate-income […]