Sound the Alarm: Volunteers Needed for Life-Saving Initiative on April 12th
Photo cortesy by Facebook Mayor Quinton Lucas Collaborative Partnership Between the KCKFD and the American Red Cross offering FREE Live Saving Services in the Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods in KCK KANSAS CITY, KS – The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is excited to announce the fourth iteration […]
Editorial: Cherish the children, secure the future
The United States is second only to Russia in natural resources. Not only do we have abundant supplies of natural gas, coal, minerals, petroleum and more, but a whopping 18% of our land is arable. Missing from this all-important list is our most valuable natural resource. According to Presidents Herbert Hoover, a Republican and John […]
“Shark Tank” to host open call in GKC area
By Angie Baldelomar Soon, Greater Kansas City area entrepreneurs will get the chance to swim with the sharks. In May, ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank” will be in the area, seeking new businesses, products or ideas to invest in. Those interested can get their pitches ready for May 15 at the Mazuma Credit Union […]
El Centro expands free Spanish-language workshops in April
By Tere Siqueira As part of its ongoing efforts to support and empower Latino families, El Centro Inc. is offering a wide range of free workshops in Spanish this April. The nonprofit organization, based in Kansas City, Kansas, is known for its community-centered programming that includes financial literacy, small business development, health education, and immigrant […]
Nuestra Latina Awards honor women leaders across Kansas City
Story by Teresa Siqueira and photos by Ed Reyes The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City recognized eight outstanding women during its annual Nuestra Latina Awards, held Mar. 27 at Evergy headquarters in downtown Kansas City. The ceremony celebrates Latina leaders whose work is shaping their communities across fields such as education, health, […]
Earthquake in Myanmar leaves more than 2,000 dead
By Chara More than 2,000 people have been reported dead from a March 28 earthquake in Myanmar, according to multiple media outlets. Media outlets also have reported that the 7.7-magnitude earthquake has resulted in 3,000-plus injured, with another 270 people reported as missing. Moreover, destruction, deaths and missing persons related to the earthquake have been […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 13 • 03/27/25 – 04/02/25
In this issue • ¡Hands Off! Protesta nacional Plan de acción para Kansas y Missouri • Women’s History Month: Susana Elizarraraz, Elena Weaver • IRS se prepara para ayudar a ICE a localizar a indocumentados
Hands Off! protest activities planned for Kansas, Missouri
Hands Off! protest activities planned for Kansas, MissouriBy Tere SiqueiraA nationwide protest is planned for April 5 against what organizers are describing as the “hostile takeover” of democratic institutions and public resources.The protest is part of the Hands Off! campaign. According to organizers, the effort is nonpartisan and rooted in a shared concern about the […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 12 • 03/20/25 – 03/26/25
In this issue • El Centro ofrece alternativa para cuidado infantil • Women’s History Month: Jessica Carpio, Monica Cabrera • Cómo elegir la guardería correcta
How to prepare for Kansas City’s wild weather: Second Part
How to be ready for a storm Commentary by Tere SiqueiraBecause storms are unpredictable and can pose serious risks, it’s important to have the right supplies to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe.Here are the key supplies you need to be ready for any storm, as recommended by multiple emergency management experts: *Water: […]