Celebrating the Fourth of July
New York City’s Independence Day parade in 1918 saw 75,000 marchers. Among them were groups and floats representing 34 immigrant nationalities. At the head of the parade behind a platoon of mounted policemen were four women. Each had given six sons for the cause of justice. Their boys were fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces […]
KC area offers many Independence Day activities
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez If you’re seeking something to do this Independence Day (July 4), the Kansas City area has plenty of options, including those on the list below: *KC Riverfest: Take the free streetcar to Riverfront Park, located near the River Market in Kansas City, Mo. Enjoy music on two stages, food trucks, bounce […]
Colombian student following his dream in the Kansas City area
By Paula Alzate In January 2015, Carlos Farfan arrived in the United States with two bags full of clothes and family pictures, ready to start on a journey. Farfan left his native Colombia to attend college in Kansas City, Mo. Now 19 and working part time while studying at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods Community, he […]
Hate crimes increasing
By Chara Hate crimes have increased by 20 percent during the past year in the United States, statistics show. According to NBC, hate crimes began increasing following the Nov. 8 presidential election. Recently, the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University released a report indicating the states with the highest […]