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Dance troupe Folklorico MiSol aims to uplift Mexican culture

By Angie Baldelomar Tania Sosa has always been proud of her Mexican heritage. Sosa loves sharing that heritage and culture with others even more, especially through her work as a dancer. And in April 2023, she combined

New lottery-themed exhibit to open at Mattie Rhodes

By Angie Baldelomar “I lived in Denver for a while and did a similar show with other artists; it was a small show, but I really liked it,” he said. “Here, I wanted to make a bigger

After beating breast cancer, Farris pushes for early detection

By Tere SiqueiraFor Greater Kansas City area native Ramona Farris, October carries special significance.That’s because October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more than a

Artist honors heritage, soccer team with “Parade of Hearts” piece

By Chara Greater Kansas City area artist Angelica Ahumada DeJesus is gaining recognition for her contributions to the annual “Parade of Hearts” exhibit.This year marked Ahumada DeJesus’ second contribution to “Parade of Hearts,” a collection of decorated heart sculptures displayed at various public places in the area. The removal process

Westside 23nd Back to School!

On July 26, 73 volunteers and 19 partner organizations came to celebrate the 2024-25 school year and congratulate all the students of the Westside!“We congratulate all students and parents that continue succeeding every year and doing a great academic performance,” said Jorge Coromac, director of Westside CAN Center. “Thanks to

Pat Contreras running for Missouri Senate

By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Missouri, native Pat Contreras wants to represent the 7th District in the Missouri Senate.Contreras, who seeks to become the first Latino to serve in the Missouri Senate, will face Patty Lewis Aug. 6 in the Democratic primary. The winner will advance to the November general

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Education

Hispanic Hauntings: The Island of the Dolls

By Tere Siqueira Note: With the crisp autumn air setting in and the anticipation of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos building, Dos Mundos continues

Jorge Ramos

Jorge Ramos : El enemigo perfecto

Gane quien gane la próxima elección presidencial en Estados Unidos, los perdedores serán los inmigrantes. Hay un ambiente antiinmigrante como nunca lo había visto en

Health

Diabetes prevention, treatment options are available

Commentary by Chara As many medical experts have pointed out, type 2 diabetes can lead to other serious health problems.But type 2 diabetes need not

Current Edition

Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 49 • 12/05/24 – 12/11/24

In this issue • Estudiantes indocumentados tienen recursos para encontrar becas • Cómo Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe une a los hispanos de EE.UU. • Nueva exposición

Community

Dance troupe Folklorico MiSol aims to uplift Mexican culture

By Angie Baldelomar Tania Sosa has always been proud of her Mexican heritage. Sosa loves sharing that heritage and culture with others even more, especially through

New lottery-themed exhibit to open at Mattie Rhodes

By Angie Baldelomar “I lived in Denver for a while and did a similar show with other artists; it was a small show, but I really

RMG joins forces with St. Jude to support families battling childhood cancer

By Tere Siqueira On Nov. 14 and 15, the Reyes Media Group, through its flagship stations La Gran D (1340 AM) and La X (1250 AM),

Editorial

Editorial: Why isn’t it safe?

Many of the Latin American diaspora have settled in Kansas City, Kan. As in past and present migrant waves, some are asylum seekers. They yearn

Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping

Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations.

Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping

Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations.

In our Opinion: The Dangerous Rhetoric of Using Immigrants as Political Pawns

In the world of politics, candidates often grapple for attention and support by any means necessary. Yet, when aspiring leaders resort to using undocumented immigrants

Editorial: The upside of Guard service: opportunity

In May, Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 912. Gov. Mike Parson has until July 14 to veto or sign into law the bill benefitting military

Sports

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

Deportes y más deportes… 04.18.24

Mahomes, entre los más influyentes del 2024Patrick Mahomes ha sido nombrado como una de las 100 personas más influyentes del 2024 por la revista Times.Mahomes,

Deportes y más deportes… 08.01.24

Sporting KC debuta en la Leagues Cup con victoriaEl Sporting Kansas City debutó en la Leagues Cup 2024 con una victoria de 2-1 sobre el Chicago Fire.Robert Castellanos y Willy Agada anotaron los goles y el SKC es líder del Grupo 4 Oeste a espera de lo que hagan el

Entertainment

Top Spots: Water park hot spots

Commentary by Tere Siqueira In this edition of our “Top Spots” column, we at Dos Mundos invite you to explore the Greater Kansas City area’s

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