Editorial: Cinco de Mayo, the holiday & the poem
For nearly three decades, April has been recognized as National Poetry Month. It was established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to raise awareness about the nation’s “active, thriving literary culture” and poets’ essential participation in that culture. Since its inception, National Poetry Month has become “the largest literary celebration in the world […]
Kansas City celebrates Cinco de Mayo
How Cinco de Mayo became an American marketing holiday Analysis by Tere Siqueira Each year, Cinco de Mayo (May 5) brings a wave of fiestas, drink specials and colorful celebrations across the United States. Yet for many, the origins of Cinco de Mayo remain a mystery; and in Mexico, the date isn’t even a national […]
New report discusses impact of federal Medicaid cuts in Kansas
Medicaid serves as a crucial source of health insurance coverage for Kansas families, including children, parents, seniors, individuals with disabilities, those in need of behavioral health support, and residents of rural communities. Congressional lawmakers are currently considering $880 billion in cuts to the Medicaid program, which would reduce Medicaid funding and terminate coverage for vulnerable […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 17 • 04/24/25 – 0430/25
In this issue • El mundo despide al papa Francisco • Westside celebra la 20ª búsqueda de huevos de Pascua de primavera • Guadalupe Centers se prepara para la Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo
Pope Francis dies
By Angie Baldelomar Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died. The Vatican announced the pope died Monday (April 21) at age 88 of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” […]
KCK will host Hands-Only Health Fair
By Tere Siqueira Families across Wyandotte County, Kansas, are invited to a free community event designed to blend fun, health resources and education. The event, the annual Hands-Only Health Fair, is scheduled for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 at Emerson Park. Hosted by the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department and WYCO Care Connection, the fair […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 16 • 04/17/25 – 04/23/25
In this issue • Ceremonia de premios Viva La Chicana celebra a líderes en el área de GKC • Tribunal permite requisito de registro federal para residentes indocumentados • KCK será sede de la Feria de Salud “Solo Manos”
Awards ceremony celebrates Chicana leaders in GKC area
By Angie Baldelomar On April 10, the Chicano Center for the Arts hosted the first Viva La Chicana Awards to honor Chicana leaders. In partnership with the Latinx Education Collaborative, the ceremony sought to celebrate “the strength, resilience and cultural contributions of Chicana women who have made significant impacts in their communities,” as described on […]
Editorial: Everlasting life & our glorious planet
April is dedicated to child abuse prevention and the earth, among other meaningful causes. This year, Easter falls in April, coinciding with Pascha, Eastern Orthodox Easter and the close of Passover, the Jewish holiday. They’re independent of one another, but they share an essential characteristic – they’re focused on life. Christians consider Easter “a celebration […]
Court allows requirement for undocumented residents to be federally registered
By Roberta Pardo Judge sides with Trump admin By Roberta Pardo On April 10, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration could move forward with a requirement for all undocumented U.S. residents ages 14 and older to register with the federal government and carry documentation, as reported by media outlets such as the Associated Press […]