Latinx
For Latinos in the Midwest, Playing Ball was More than Just a Game
A Smithsonian traveling exhibit now at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City showcases the contribution of Hispanic leagues.
How Two Friends and Latinx Artists Explore Complex Identities in Faces
Two Latinx artists met in grad school and have since become friends, influencing each other’s work. Both have exhibits at the Belger Arts Center.
KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture
Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.
A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo
Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.
curiousKC | Questions on Archaeology, Streetcars, Districts and Demographics Up for Vote
curiousKC’s May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped.
Combating Vaccine Wariness With Education
COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and skepticism is pervasive in communities of colors. Health professionals are working to address those concerns.
The Story of a Latino Theater Owner, from Cuba to Kansas City
Yosmel Serrano sees his small Latino theater in Northeast Kansas City as a way to educate the community through Spanish-language films.
Census 2020: Why Some Parts of the KC Area Were So Hard to Count
Why was it so hard to count the hard-to-count areas in KC? An enumerator explains.
Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History
On Sept. 16, 1969, students mobilized a Chicano walkout at Kansas City’s West High School. Self-made periodicals, newsletters and newspapers were integral to getting the movement going.
A Seat at the Table: Latino Educators on Mentorship and Education in KC
Here’s what three Kansas Citians are doing to support the metro’s Latino students.
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