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Museum to host event focused on Spanish-language media
By Roberta Pardo The Museum of Kansas City is hosting an event highlighting Spanish-language media.From 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (March 22), the museum will host
KC BizFest 2025 brings business training and mentorship to KC students
Story by By Tere Siqueira // Photos courtesy of Sandra Olivas, Carlos Vides and Carlos Gomez The 2025 KC BizFest wrapped up another successful year,
Area couple shares love story in honor of Valentine’s Day
By Angie Baldelomar Henry and Mary Estrada, both leaders in the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community, celebrated 58 years of marriage last October.Their story
Margarita Friedman seeks support to convert old building into cultural center
By Angie Baldelomar A community leader is advocating turning a closed school in Kansas City, Missouri’s Northeast area into a cultural hub.Margarita Friedman, owner of
Missouri’s immigration bills stir controversy
By Tere Siqueira In Missouri, controversial immigration legislation has sparked a heated debate.At the heart of the discussion is Senate Bill 72, introduced by Republican
Community
Women’s History Month: Monica Cabrera
Therapist, WHM honoree finds special meaning in MarchBy CharaMarch is a special month for Monica Cabrera.For one, it’s Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate
Nonprofit offers academy as affordable child care option
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photo cortesy by elcentroinc.com El Centro Inc. is providing what it considers an affordable option for child care for the
Women’s History Month: Zury Martínez
Women’s History Month honoree juggles multiple rolesBy CharaFor Zury Martinez, Women’s History Month provides a reminder of the opportunities available to women and recognizes the
Women’s History Month: Alexandria Zacny
Zacny finds lifelong passion in constructionBy Angie BaldelomarAlexandria Zacny loves seeing the impact her work has on the community.Zacny is project manager at Turner Construction
Premios Viva La Chicana: Jenny Méndez
Jenny Mendez to receive award for long-lasting work in the arts For years, Jenny Mendez has been a leader in the Hispanic community.Mendez’s work at