On this episode of Banking on KC, Joe Arce, publisher and founder of KC Hispanic News, joins host Kelly Scanlon to reflect on his decades in media and his mission to give Kansas City’s Hispanic community a platform for their stories, voices, and culture—while inspiring the next generation of Latino journalists to carry on that work. 

Tune in to discover:

• Why Joe launched KC Hispanic News to fill a void in local coverage and give Kansas City’s Hispanic community a trusted voice.
• How the paper’s bilingual reporting became a vital lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to inform and connect readers across generations.
• The role of scholarships, mentoring, and storytelling in nurturing future Latino journalists and preserving Hispanic heritage.

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