Parade of Hearts on display throughout GKC area
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos courtesy of Facebook – Parade of HeartsHearts have begun appearing again throughout the Greater Kansas City area.The now-annual Parade of Hearts, a group of murals painted on 5-foot, heart-shaped sculptures, is on display through mid-August. Area residents can hunt for the 101 hearts that are placed near city streets […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 18 • 05/02/24 – 05/08/24
In this issue • Desfile de Corazones en exhibición en toda el área de KC • Midwest Trust Center trae al área de KC dos grandes de la música folclórica mexicana • Tornados e inundaciones golpean al corazón del país
Dos Mundo: Volume 43 Issue 17 • 04/25/24 – 05/01/24
In this issue • Guadalupe Centers prepara la tradicional Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo • Residente del área de KC lanza grupo de apoyo sobre el autismo para familias Latinas • Familia Jimenez cuentan su historia con el autismo y el síndrome X frágil
Marí Marín: La felicidad empieza por tu panza
Tras leer este título, rápidamente uno pensaría en lo placentero que es comer, y más si se trata de tu plato favorito o un exquisito postre. Pero, no me refiero a la satisfacción de alimentarse, sino a cómo tu estado de ánimo está relacionado a lo que pasa por tu sistema digestivo. Nos bombardean con la […]
Deportes y más deportes…04.25.24
El Clásico termina en polémicaReal Madrid le ganó 3-2 al Barcelona en una edición más del clásico español gracias a un gol de Jude Bellingham en los últimos minutos del partido.Pero el partido no terminó allí. El Barcelona pidió que se repitiera el partido si se comprueba de que la pelota, que desvió Lamine Yamal […]
Juan Gabriel recognized by National Recording Registry in Unites States
By Tere Siqueira The National Recording Registry has officially added Juan Gabriel’s 1990 recording of the song “Amor Eterno” to its list of sound recordings preserved for their artistic, cultural and/or historical significance, multiple media outlets have reported.Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden made the announcement on April 16. The recording is part of this year’s […]
Earth Day at the Westside… the Bestside!
As we celebrate volunteer week, we are so grateful for all volunteers that support the implementation of the different Westside CAN Center’s programs. This weekend we have volunteers releasing more than 12,000 bees at the Westside CAN apiary.On April 20, another amazing group came to participate on the Earth Day-City wide clean-up day! Children, youth […]
Kansas named among the states with the worst mental health care for young people
A new study has revealed the states with the worst mental health care for young people, with Oregon taking the top spot. Mental health treatment specialists at Onyx Behavioral Health analyzed 2023 data from Mental Health America on factors such as youth with at least one major depressive episode (MDE), students identifying with emotional disturbance, and […]
Family support is key to success in college
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Going to college is a significant milestone not just for students, but also for their families.Because college is a time of big changes and new challenges, family support is key for a student to make the transition from high school or the workforce to college. And everyone in the family has […]
At a glance: High school and college graduation ceremonies
By Tere SiqueiraFrom the tossing of caps to the turning of tassels, there are certain customs that are part of U.S. high school and college graduation ceremonies, including some with a Hispanic flavor.Some of those customs include the following:*Cap and gown: As multiple sources have stated, this wardrobe dates back to medieval universities in Europe. […]