Editorial: Fall ushers in Hispanic Heritage Month
The U.S. is heterogenous by nature. Long before European colonization, the peoples occupying this land were socially diverse. According to the federal government, 574 different American Indian tribes and Alaska Native societies called what’s now the 50 states home.Throughout succeeding centuries, millions of immigrants arrived from all over the globe, bringing their customs and cultures. […]
Sister cities to celebrate golden anniversary with gala
By Angie Baldelomar Sister cities to celebrate golden anniversary with gala Kansas City, Missouri; and Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, are celebrating 50 years of sisterhood.In honor of their golden anniversary, the Sister City Association of Kansas City is hosting a gala dinner on Oct. 7 at the Intercontinental Hotel at The Plaza. The Kansas City and […]
paraMi to open store in Independence
By Angie Baldelomar A Kansas City-based, Latina-owned apparel and home goods brand is opening a store in the Englewood Arts District in Independence, Missouri.Officially, paraMi will open its store at 10605-10715 E. Winner Road, Suite 240, in an event scheduled for Friday (Sept. 15) as part of the Third Friday Art Walk. The grand opening […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Chara Hispanic Heritage Month is about to get underway.Each year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the United States recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with festivals, educational programs and other special events. As multiple sources have stated, its roots are in the late 1960s, when U.S. […]