Letter to the editor: Question 1
Dear Editor: At Swope Health and PACE KC, Jackson County’s first and only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, we witness every day how compassionate, coordinated medical and social support can empower our older residents. This is why we encourage community health centers and voters to say “Yes” to County Question 1 to expand […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 44 • 10/31/24 – 11/06/24
In this issue • Guadalupe Centers homenajea a directores municipales hispanos • Taxi Rosa está cambiando servicios de taxi en el área de KC • La detección temprana del cáncer de mama importa
GCI hosts ceremony to honor two Hispanic city directors
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Henning Sac Morales On Oct. 22, Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) hosted a ceremony to honor city directors Mario Vasquez and Jaime Guillen.Held at the GCI headquarters, the event was spearheaded by Kansas City, Missouri, Councilman Crispin Rea to celebrate Vasquez and Guillen, and other Hispanic city employees.“It was […]
The Kansas City Museum celebrates Day of the Dead
Photos By Henning Sac Morales El Museo de Kansas City celebra el Día de los Muertos
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 43 • 10/24/24 – 10/30/24
In this issue • El Museo de Kansas City celebra el Día de los Muertos • RMG, Sun Fresh se unen para organizar el evento anual de Trunk or Treat • Sierra-Mayberry se enfoca en hacer que los servicios de salud mental sean más accesibles
HCC presents 2024 Nuestra Latina Awards
Story by Chara and Photos by Henning Sac Morales On Oct. 10, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) honored Latinas who have excelled in fields ranging from business to philanthropy.That night, the HCC hosted its annual Nuestra Latina Awards at 1200 Main St. in Kansas City, Missouri. According to the HCC, […]
Area offers multiple resources for victims of bullying
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Bullying can have profound effects on the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, especially children and teens.Fortunately, the Greater Kansas City area offers multiple resources to support victims of bullying. Support services include the following: *Red Card KC: A collaboration between Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Sporting Kansas City, this initiative […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 42 • 10/17/24 – 10/23/24
In this issue
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 decade, Farris has been a breast cancer survivor.Farris, who’s part of one of the area’s oldest Mexican families, began her breast cancer journey in June 2010 after a routine mammogram […]
Deadline approaches for KC BizFest applications
By Tere Siqueira Greater Kansas City area high school students who are interested in entrepreneurship and leadership have a few weeks left to apply to attend KC BizFest.A four-day event designed to help high schoolers improve their business acumen and network with potential mentors and other business professionals, the next BizFest is scheduled for Feb. […]