Celisa Calacal
Race and Culture ReporterAs KCUR’s Race and Culture reporter, I use history as a guide and build connections with people to craft stories about joy, resilience and struggle. I spotlight the diverse people and communities who make Kansas City a more welcoming place, whether through food, housing or public service. . Follow me on Twitter @celisa_mia or email me at celisa@kcur.org.
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Tenants at the troubled Historic Northeast apartment complex were suddenly ordered to leave their homes because of hazardous conditions. But how and when can the city remove and relocate people? -
After Kansas City Council repealed an ordinance mandating the city make emergency repairs at North Lawn apartments, lawmakers directed the city manager to strike an agreement with the complex's new owner to make the repairs instead. Organized tenants, meanwhile, say they’re still living in deplorable conditions. -
Missouri voters now look to the November election that will determine whether the redrawn 5th Congressional District nets Republicans another seat in Congress, or if Kansas City's longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II will keep his seat. -
Officials presented a plan for an east-west streetcar route that runs between Kansas City's historic jazz district and Main Street, where it would intersect with the existing north-south line. The project is in its early stages, and it's not clear where the funding would come from. -
The World Cup has come and gone in Kansas City. What could the city's success as a host city mean for future events? -
Not every business saw a boost from visiting fans, but some leveraged a prime location, ingenuity in planning, or a personal connection to get a boost from the FIFA World Cup's stint in Kansas City. -
EZ Pedicabs will take you from the West Bottoms to 18th and Vine, or from CPKC Stadium to the Plaza — and anywhere in between. Owners want the company’s electric trishaws to become an essential part of getting around Kansas City, long after the World Cup. -
The Round of 32 victory sends Colombia to the next round against Switzerland, and knocks Ghana out of the tournament. Fans of both teams gathered in Kansas City to eat traditional foods and cheer together. -
Algerian fans find more halal food in Lawrence as restaurants and bars embrace 'radical hospitality'To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu. The Algerian team’s presence also gave an opportunity to spotlight Lawrence’s Middle Eastern restaurants. -
The JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival takes place this year across two days in a newly-transformed Historic 18th and Vine district. It's also the first time festival organizers will welcome a World Cup audience.
