Latinos

Prior to the pandemic, many Latinos struggled to access the mental health care they needed. Stay-at-home orders, essential working duties and a dearth of support have only made things worse.

Cris Medina's impact on Kansas City's Latino community is difficult to overstate. He took over leadership of Guadalupe Centers in 1980, and oversaw the organization's tremendous growth.

The hard job of winning over people who have unfounded fears about the #COVID-19 vaccine — including your mom.

Latinx people are being vaccinated at a far lesser rate in Kansas and Missouri, and resources are available for victims of domestic abuse isolated at home by the pandemic.

A series of videos on YouTube and Facebook in Spanish are designed to get new visitors to the state's parks.

Despite the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the Latino community, there has been a lack of information and educational resources. Community-led initiatives and nonprofits are working to overcome the myriad challenges.

A pesar del desproporcionado impacto de la pandemia sobre la comunidad latina, hubo una falta de información y de recursos educativos. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y las iniciativas lideradas por la comunidad están actuando para sobreponerse a un sinnúmero de desafíos.

Textbooks have historically glossed over the contributions of nonwhite Americans. Now some teachers are trying to uplift Black and Latino voices.

As Latino communities across the country continue to grow, more football fans are tuning in to Spanish-language broadcasts of the Chiefs and other NFL franchises.

Immigrants and Latino community members are breathing a sigh of relief as an administration many considered hostile heads for the exits, but the president-elect hasn't eased all fears.

The 21st annual Latin Grammy Award winners were announced on November 19. Lawrence-based pianist and music teacher Paulina Leisring was on the list.

Traditional clinical trials often include white patients predominantly, but a diverse pool of participants can help make new vaccines more effective across demographics.