Essentials + Missouri Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

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.

June 5, 2009

A federal appeals panel has upheld a suburban St. Louis town’s ordinance prohibiting the hiring of illegal immigrants, a case that could have national implications. – Valley Park

December 12, 2008

Los indocumentados en Missouri enfrentarán en 2009 unas leyes de inmigración más severas

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 18, 2008

Albert Pujols powers way to second National League MVP award

July 9, 2008

Gov. Blunt: New illegal immigration bill among ‘strongest legislation in the country’ – Missouri

June 26, 2008

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

April 21, 2008

Proposal to limit aid for illegal immigrants – Missouri