KC Chiefs come out on top for a nail-biting win against the Las Vegas Raiders Week 5
KC Chiefs llega a la cima tras una emocionante victoria contra Las Vegas Raiders El fútbol americano del lunes por la noche fue tan emocionante como siempre con los Chiefs terminando con un triunfo, pero por un punto estrecho.Los Chiefs tuvieron un comienzo lento contra los Raiders, quienes dominaron a los Chiefs en todos los […]
Hispanic Federation announces $100,000 relief fund to support Hurricane Fiona recovery in the Dominican Republic
Federación Hispana anuncia fondo de ayuda de $100.000 para apoyar la recuperación del huracán Fiona en la República Dominicana La Federación Hispana (HF, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció un fondo de asistencia de emergencia inmediato de $100,000 para apoyar a las ONG en la República Dominicana que brindan asistencia vital a los dominicanos más […]
Mattie Rhodes celebrates Day of the Dead festivities opening
Story by Tere Siqueira and photos by Michae Alvarado Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is again celebrating the lives of those who are no longer with us.Mattie Rhodes is staging its annual Day of the Dead festivities – an area tradition for 20-plus years that includes displays by artists, local food, and vendors […]
Nebraska Furniture Mart hosts Tacotopia
Nebraska Furniture Mart hosted the second annual Tacotopia festival on Oct. 9. An event held to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month.The taco-filled festival started at 12 PM and featured vendors, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. The event included live performances from mariachis and a hot sauce eating contest.People also enjoyed a variety of […]
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Fifth Circuit Court Decision Keeps DACA at Risk
Hispanic Federation Urges Congress to Deliver Permanent Protections for Undocumented ImmigrantsWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Texas v. United States affirms that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful, sending the case back to the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas for further review in light of the […]
Editorial: Libraries: treasures with infinite scope
Bibliotecas: tesoros con alcance infinito Cuando se piensa en juegos y actividades al aire libre, las bibliotecas públicas no vienen naturalmente a la mente, pero de hecho, son centros comunitarios accesibles y hospitalarios que ofrecen muchos servicios, actividades, comodidades y programas.De acuerdo con la declaración de misión de la Biblioteca Pública de Kansas City, la […]
Puerto Rico needs urgent humanitarian aid!
Puerto Rico necesita apoyo urgente Woodland Charity implementó un proyecto de agua en Caguas, San Juan y Yabucoa. Alrededor de 110 familias recibieron filtros de agua portátiles que tienen la capacidad de purificar agua de lluvia, lago, pozo o manantial. Este filtro no utiliza electricidad y tiene la capacidad de purificar 15 litros de agua […]
“We Are Latinos” to air Oct. 20
By Chara Kansas City PBS recently announced that “We Are Latinos,” an exploration of the Kansas City area’s Latino culture, will have an October premiere online and on television.Produced by Victor Antillanca, “We Are Latinos” will be available to view as three short documentaries online at flatlandkc.org, with a compilation broadcast set for 7 p.m. […]
Honoring three local Hispanic heroes
By Edie R. LambertThree of Kansas City’s top cops are Hispanic. Their concern for people and desire to serve steered them to law enforcement instead of safer more lucrative occupations. The three uniformed heroes earned their promotions through the ranks and medals, awards and commendations too numerous to list; and all overcame challenges.Maj. Santiago Garza, […]