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October 29, 2009

As an artist and a yoga guru in Kansas City, Maria Calderon, 25, is in touch with herself and her surroundings.

October 17, 2009

The interpretation of immigration – A Kansas City asylum case could provide the impetus for the reform of unfair and inconsistent policy

October 12, 2009

Being Latino: A Vocal Montage – Kansas City Public Library talk about Being Latino in America, our past and our future.

October 9, 2009

Scholarship Program Aims To Keep Hispanic Students In School in Kansas City – (video) – About 50% of Hispanic students in the school district will drop out

September 30, 2009

The foreclosure crisis has brought a particular set of issues to Latino immigrants in the Kansas City area. Because of language barriers and the lack of a credit history, many immigrants are vulnerable to predatory lenders. They haven’t faced more foreclosures than other groups. But when they do have housing problems, there are a few places where they can turn for help.

September 10, 2009

Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the full spectrum of Latino arts at the Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kan.

August 27, 2009

Royals host Viva Los Royals celebration on September 5 – Musical Group WAR to Headline Pre-Game Concert; Entertainer Angelica Vale to Emcee Annual Event

August 24, 2009

Kansas City women are convinced coup in Honduras was military

August 11, 2009

Kansas City police reach out to Hispanics in Northeast area

August 3, 2009

KC-area Latinos air concerns about education in forum with White House adviser Juan Sepulveda

July 20, 2009

Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach

July 16, 2009

The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City signed an agreement earlier this month with the Johnson County Library to provide entrepreneurial guidance in Spanish at the library’s facilities.

April 29, 2009

Tony Gonzalez bids Kansas City Chiefs goodbye

March 25, 2009

The Missouri Court of Appeals agreed Tuesday with a decision by the Jackson County Circuit Court that the Kansas City Hispanic Association of Contractors Enterprise and Diaz Construction Co. did not have grounds to bring the lawsuit and that the affirmative action policy regarding tax-increment financing projects did not allow lawsuits claiming damages. Regarding construction of the H&R Block headquarters

December 28, 2008

Kansas City Kansas Community College will expand its English as a Second Language program, hoping to eventually reach up to 500 students a semester.

November 21, 2008

She has been anchoring at KMBC-9 for almost 25 years, but now Maria Antonia, considered Kansas City’s most recognizable Hispanic journalist, has been pulled off the anchor chair and is suing KMBC for gender and age discrimination

November 17, 2008

The University of Missouri-Kansas City posted a 6.1 percent gain in its total minority enrollment and a 17 percent increase in Hispanic freshmen.

October 1, 2008

Tony Gonzalez Unhappy He Didn’t Break NFL record for receiving yardage for tight ends at Kansas City’s Arrowhead

September 11, 2008

Guadalupe Center doles out honors at Blanco y Negro Awards gala – Kansas City

September 9, 2008

What’s called the new sanctuary movement is growing in Kansas City, too, where faith leaders have created an organization called Immigrant Justice Advocacy Movement. KC Currents’ Sylvia Maria Gross has this story of a Kansas City Kansas family who turned to a group of church pastors when they thought they were about to be turned in.

August 14, 2008

The idea of a Tony Peña Jr. bobblehead promotion seems more than a bit odd right now considering his limited role on the team. But the Royals have little choice but to go ahead with the promotion, which is part of “Hispanic Heritage Night” on Sept. 6.

August 12, 2008

The Hispanic population around Kansas City is growing four times faster than the overall growth of the metro area, according to new estimates from the census bureau.

August 10, 2008

Wizards reaching out to Latino fans in Kansas City

August 4, 2008

Nerman Museum show highlights Hispanic weavers – Kansas City

July 30, 2008

The president of a Kansas City roofing company pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to hire illegal immigrants. Tony Evans, 49, of Stilwell in Johnson County, was president of Mid-Continent Specialists and later Metro Roofing Services. His co-defendant, Luis Hernandez-Bautista, pleaded guilty last week.

July 21, 2008

Kansas City police program reaches out to Hispanics – Department’s Spanish immersion program expanding

June 26, 2008

Hispanics live in a divided world — “coconuts” — brown on the outside and white on the inside.

June 17, 2008

Media Moves: Christina Medina to join KCTV

June 9, 2008

Writers focus on Midwest Latinos – Kansas City-based Latino Writers Collective

June 5, 2008

Guild of Latino Fine Arts throws a street party to celebrate community. – Kansas City

May 27, 2008

John Brummett: Kansas City safe from Mexican invasion – (Secure Arkansas)

May 19, 2008

Kansas City musician explores Panamanian roots through music – Making Movies

May 8, 2008

Kansas City’s Hispanic contractors say H&R Block didn’t earn its tax break

April 22, 2008

Luis Silverio looks at good baseball life – Third-base coach remembers injury that turned him to coaching

April 21, 2008

Kansas City Royals launch official Spanish website – losroyals.com debuts April 21

March 31, 2008

New Education Program Builds Steps To Success For Kansas City’s Latino Youth – National Council of La Raza

February 27, 2008

Catholic schools select De La Torre for superintendent – Kansas City

February 21, 2008

‘Interlingual’ poet to visit Park University – Brenda Cardenas – Kansas City

February 5, 2008

Undercover Producer Buys Illegal Prescriptions At Local Stores – Local Pharmacist Warns Illegal Prescriptions From Mexico Pose Risk – Kansas City – (Is buying antibiotics without a perscription that bad?

Bernardo Ramirez named to national Latino development group board

February 4, 2008

Marchers protest Minuteman conference – Kansas City, Missouri

January 29, 2008

Latino Group Pushes For Board Nomination – Kansas City

January 23, 2008

Resignation Comes Too Late to Affect NCLR’s Decision

Embattled Kansas City parks board member resigns – (the reason La Raza pulled out)

January 11, 2008

A community at loss: Beloved priest to return to Mexico – Kansas City

Police Hope To Recruit More Black, Hispanic Officers – Kansas City

January 2, 2008

Crossroads Hospice reaches out to Hispanic community – Kansas City

November 15, 2007

Minutemen Controversy Raises Questions of Clarity and Transparency – Kansas City

November 4, 2007

La Raza left because it objects to extremism

November 1, 2007

Bank aids Latinos in financial management and home ownership – Kansas City

Kansas City Hispanic chamber turning 30

October 29, 2007

Hispanic advocates will continue to seek Frances Semler’s removal from park board – Kansas City

October 28, 2007

Documents reveal Funkhouser’s efforts to appease La Raza – Kansas City

October 22, 2007

Listen to NCLR President Explains Decision to Cancel KC Convention

October 21, 2007

National Council of La Raza Board of Directors Votes Unanimously to Authorize Move of 2009 Annual Conference – the press release

October 20, 2007

La Raza pulls its Kansas City convention – (loss in economic impact of $5+ million)

October 16, 2007

It’s all over but the shouting – Kansas City – La Raza y the Minutemen

October 14, 2007

Hispanic groups offer new solution to K.C. dispute – La Raza y Kansas City

High-profile advocacy group is benefactor and protector for local Hispanic agencies – Kansas City

October 8, 2007

Latino artist’s sign sets Kansas City’s West Side apart from the neighboring Crossroads

October 4, 2007

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007

September 27, 2007

Border war over immigration comes to Midwest – La Raza and Minutemen in Kansas City

September 18, 2007

KCK restaurateur David Alvarado dies – Kansas City, Kansas

September 16, 2007

Minutemen plan to meet in Kansas City after NAACP, La Raza threaten to pull out

September 7, 2007

Tourism officials worried about impact of losing conventions (La Raza and Kansas City)

September 1, 2007

Hispanic group (La Raza) threatens to drop Kansas City as 2009 site

August 22, 2007

Royals Set “Viva Los Royals” Celebration

Wizards to take on Mexican star Blanco and the Chicago Fire tonight

August 16, 2007

Kansas City One of First Cities in U.S. to Simultaneously Televise Professional Soccer in Spanish

July 15, 2007

Bilingual push is part of Hispanic chamber outreach – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City

July 10, 2007

“Mexiplex’ trade group is shutting down – Kansas City

June 18, 2007

Kansas City roofers accused of using illegal immigrants

April 25, 2007

Kansas City Wizards Announce Hispanic Radio Partners

April 22, 2007

On Second Life, the Sprint Center Goes Latino – (Virtual Hispanic Marketing?) – Kansas City

April 5, 2007

Grant Provides Mobile Mammography To Hispanic Community – Kansas City

April 2, 2007

Kansas City Wizards Partner with Mexican Side Atlas AC

March 27, 2007

Hispanic development group picks Bernardo Ramirez as new exec – Kansas City

February 22, 2007

Spanish language class fills a growing need for the Kansas City Police

February 12, 2007

Missouri looks to Mexico – Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt will lead a trade mission to Mexico this week to discuss plans for a Mexican customs clearinghouse in Kansas City

February 5, 2007

Help for Spanish speakers – Local health clinics and social service agencies offer more bilingual support. – Kansas City

January 26, 2007

Chiefs expected to sign Mexican offensive lineman

Mary Lou Jaramillo named first female CEO of El Centro, Inc. – Kansas City

January 22, 2007

Kansas City Hispanic chamber names new CEO – Carlos Gomez

January 11, 2007

Immigrant day laborers ripped off by area contractors – Kansas City

January 9, 2007

Latino immigrant poll should be an eye-opener for area officials – Kansas City