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 from country to country. For instance, America observes Children’s Day on the second Sunday in June; the U.N. on November 20; and Mexico on April 30. In honor of the […]
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 to do the same.Andrea Pérez of Overland Park, Kansas, has a 24-year-old son who was diagnosed with Autism and Fragile X Syndrome when he was 2 years old. The U.S. […]
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 with autism and their families.One way might be to support organizations like Azul Esperanza, a support group geared toward Latinos.Founded by area resident Miriam Galan Gonzalez, a native Mexican […]
María Marín: Cinco hábitos que practican las más exitosas
Si hay un tema del cual he profundizado muchísimo a la largo de mi carrera como motivadora es la autoestima en las mujeres.Y es que el amor propio juega un papel fundamental en todo nuestro caminar por la vida; desde la búsqueda del éxito profesional y la caza del amor, hasta la realización personal y […]
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, quien lideró a los Kansas City Chiefs a su 2do. Super Bowl consecutivo el pasado febrero, no solamente fue nombrado entre los 100 más influyentes, sino que también fue el […]
Mexican Consulate presents ‘Adventures in Macondo’ exhibit
Photos by Sonia Falcon On April 5, the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City presented the art exhibit “Adventures in Macondo” by Michael Young.The exhibit will be open to the public from April 5 to 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Consulate located at 1617 Baltimore Ave in Kansas City, MO. Se presenta […]
Kansas Governor’s Council on Wellness, KDHE Announce Four New Council Members
The Kansas Governor’s Council on Wellness, formerly known as the Governor’s Council on Fitness, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), announced the appointment of four distinguished individuals to the Council: Nathan Fawson, Geovannie Gone, Vickie James and Douglas Neal.”We are excited to welcome our newest council members,” Candice McField, council chair, said. […]
KCKPS shares new Kansas graduation requirements
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools (KCKPS) is spreading the news about new state graduation requirements that will be in place for ninth graders, starting with the 2024-25 school year.Students who’ll enter the ninth grade next school year and plan to graduate in 2028 will see slight changes to the classes they take. […]
Measles outbreaks spread across the U.S.
By Tere Siqueira Measles cases are increasing in the United States.Once considered a common childhood illness that affected millions annually, the occurrence of measles began to drop in 1971, when the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine became available, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the CDC reported recently that the number […]
At a glance: Dia del Niño
By Tere Siqueira On April 30 each year, Mexico celebrates Dia del Nino (Niño in Spanish), also called Children’s Day.Rooted in cultural tradition and community values, the observance of Dia del Nino varies by country in Latin America, but the unifying theme remains clear: It’s a celebration of children’s well-being, happiness and importance in society.Here […]