Latinx in KC

Jonathan Christensen Caballero (left) and Joann Quiñones are two artists and friends who explore complexities of identity within their respective bodies of art. Both use mixed media, such as ceramics and found objects, to explore these themes.

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.

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Some experts say Cinco de Mayo celebrations began in California. Pictured at the historic Avila House in 1953 are Miguel Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Virginia Henandez, and Beatrice Aguirre. (Herald-Examiner Collection | Los Angeles Public Library)

A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo

Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.

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curiousKC's May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped

curiousKC | Questions on Archaeology, Streetcars, Districts and Demographics Up for Vote

curiousKC’s May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped.

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Yosmel Serrano stands in the entryway of his theater. (Contributed)

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.

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Despite the headquarter's push, this year's decennial Census count faced hurdles

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.

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