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Guadalupe Centers Inc. prepares for traditional Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Angie Baldelomar Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.Presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, this year’s fiesta features an extra day, running May 3-5 at GCI’s headquarters, located at 1015 Avenida Cesar
Sun Fresh, La Gran D 1340 AM and Dos Mundos partner for annual kid’s day event
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesSun Fresh Market Calle 18, in partnership with the radio station La Gran D (1340 AM) and Dos Mundos Newspaper, is hosting its 14th annual event to celebrate Dia
Local News
Jimenez family tells their story with autism and Fragile X syndrome
By CharaA Kansas City area resident celebrates her child’s accomplishments while he manages fragile X syndrome and encourages other mothers with children with the condition
GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Chara GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, hosted by Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI), is coming. And as the three-day celebration approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers to help ensure its success.“Volunteers will be mostly helping us with the setup, manning and breakdown of
Second “Made for KC BBQ Championship” Grand Champion Takes Over BBQ restaurant at Kansas City International Airport
O.G. Bandits, the winner of the second-annual Made for Kansas City BBQ Championship, celebrated the start of a one-year showcase in the Made of KC BBQ Experience restaurant at Kansas City International Airport with an official passing of the barbecue trophy from inaugural competition winners, Smoke ‘n Magic. This milestone comes
Be a Force of Nature: Be Prepared
Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) encouraged everyone to get prepared as this week spotlights severe weather preparedness week. Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action, and being an example of where you live. The UG is
Recent News
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
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
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
Current Edition
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 16 • 04/18/24 – 04/24/24
In this issue • Sun Fresh, La Grande 1340 AM y Dos Mundos celebrarán el Día del Niño • El Departamento Correccional de Kansas tiene vacantes
Community
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
Luis Portillo named among Teacher of the Year cohort at KCPS
By Angie Baldelomar A Hispanic teacher has been named among the Teachers of the Year at Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS).Luis Portillo, Kansas City Virtual Academy
GKC area resident launches autism support group for Latino families
By CharaWith April designated as Autism Acceptance Month, some Greater Kansas City area residents might be thinking about how they can support people who’ve been diagnosed
Editorial
Editorial: Safe places for kids
Every year, countries around the world and the United Nations celebrate a Children’s Day. The commemorative date dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children varies
Editorial: Championing child abuse prevention
April has multiple national and international designations intended to call attention to causes important to someone and effect positive change. Dedicated activities and events throughout
Editorial: Latinas shine on the soccer pitch
Latinas are pivotal in shaping the future and empowering women. All women. Everywhere. Never has that been more magnificently illuminated than here in Kansas City
Editorial: Books for more beginning readers
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and state legislators just took an important step to bolster pre-reading skills for Kansas kids. Last Friday, Kelly signed into law
Editorial: Wanted: dedicated peace officers & educators
Like many major urban centers, our metro’s coping with labor shortages in law enforcement and education. Both are essential; both affect the area’s fortunes.We’re mourning
Sports
Deportes y más deportes…04.11.24
Inolvidable. Real Madrid y Manchester City nos dieron el partido del añoEl Real Madrid y el Manchester City empataron a tres en un partidazo jugado
Royals announce partnership for engaging with Hispanic community
By Tere Siqueira The Kansas City Royals and Fresco Marketing, a Greater Kansas City area-based multicultural marketing firm, have formed a partnership aimed at enhancing
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
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
Entretenimiento
Contain the Rain offers reimbursements for JoCo residents
By Tere Siqueira This spring, stormwater runoff is being tackled head-on by Contain the Rain, a program available for residents in cities across Johnson County, Kansas.Through
Spectacular Circus coming to KC
By Chara Circus-lovers can get their fill of acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and clowns this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.The Spectacular Circus will stage performances
“The Mystery of Christmas” returns
By Tere Siqueira A familiar holiday tale is getting a new treatment.The Dramatic Truth Ballet School of Kansas City, Missouri, will present a series of
Lugo growing her music career
By Roberta PardoElizabeth “Eli” Lugo’s music career is growing.Lugo started singing when she was 6. A DJ at an event at her local church heard
El último adiós a Octavio Ocaña
¿Quién era Octavio Ocaña?El actor de 22 años tuvo una corta, pero fructífera carrera en la televisión, su personaje más recordado fue Benito en la
Travel
Street talk: Traveling during a pandemic
By Angie BaldelomarAs more places reopen, more people are traveling again.Recently, Dos Mundos asked some people in the community who had traveled about their experiences.
Get used to new way of traveling
Commentary by Tere Siqueira In a COVID-19 world, it is essential to learn a new way of traveling.The World Travel and Tourism Council has developed
CDC issues travel recommendations for fully vaccinated people
By Chara On April 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new travel guidelines for people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.People
Factors to Consider When Moving to a New City
Guest Post Hire A Helper Saying sayonara to your humble abode in search of new opportunities and a change of scenery? You’re not alone—the average
Wonderful World: Discover Asheville
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about a city in the United States that has a unique natural beauty
Immigration
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for April 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such as
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for March 2024
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: What is the U-Visa?
The U Visa is for people who have been victims of certain crimes in the U.S. and have helped with the investigation. This is demonstrated
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for February 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: TPS Updates!
Attention TPS holders and Venezuelans that entered prior to July 31, 2023 – Now is the time for action! Many of you have had TPS