Of all the places service reporter Joseph Hernandez’s family could’ve migrated to from Mexico, they ended up in Kansas City. He never knew what drew Latino immigrants into the middle of the United States, and what kept them here to grow into the vibrant community we see today. So after a high school teacher who wanted his students to learn more local Hispanic history reached out to KCQ — The Star’s collaborative project with kclibrary — Hernandez took a closer look, learning from historians at UMKC and longtime residents. Head to the link in our bio to dig in. This story is free for all readers. #KansasCity #HispanicCulture #HispanicHeritageMonth #KCNeighborhoods