Editorial: It’s about more than time
Most Americans set their clocks ahead one hour last Sunday in the semiannual ritual of springing forward. Nov. 2, 2025 is the date set for undoing it. That’s when we’ll set our clocks back an hour. Not all Americans recognize Daylight Saving Time (DST); residents of Arizona and Hawaii and several U.S. territories don’t.Public opinion’s […]
Women’s History Month: Alexandria Zacny
Zacny finds lifelong passion in constructionBy Angie BaldelomarAlexandria Zacny loves seeing the impact her work has on the community.Zacny is project manager at Turner Construction Co. She oversees the construction of projects such as a library at Lenexa City Center for Johnson County, Kansas.“You can see that day-to-day impact that you’ve made on something much […]
LEC launches Adelante Fund to help immigrants
By Angie BaldelomarA Hispanic organization has created a fund to help immigrants in the Greater Kansas City area.Recently, the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) launched the Adelante Fund, an initiative that provides immediate financial support to area immigrant families facing urgent needs. Edgar J. Palacios, LEC founder, said those needs include three main areas: legal support […]
Deportes y más deportes… 03.06.25
Real Madrid pega primero en la ChampionsReal Madrid le ganó 2-1 al Atlético de Madrid por el partido de ida de los octavos de final de la UEFA Champions League.Los de Carlo Ancelotti irán al Metropolitano a buscar su clasificación a cuartos, teniendo en cuenta que ya, desde la temporada pasada, el gol de visitante […]
How to manage your anxiety about possible immigration raids
Commentary by Chara Under the latest U.S. presidential administration, news of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids can trigger overwhelming fear and anxiety, and make your daily life challenging.But know this: Living in fear isn’t the only option.Fortunately, there are ways to find peace in these difficult times. Here are some tips that will […]
Premios Viva La Chicana: Jenny Méndez
Jenny Mendez to receive award for long-lasting work in the arts For years, Jenny Mendez has been a leader in the Hispanic community.Mendez’s work at the Mattie Rhodes Center as the cultural arts director has been fundamental to expanding the community of Hispanic artists that grace the Greater Kansas City area. That work will be […]
Women’s History Month: Marissa Tapia Gencarelli
Tapia Gencarelli showcases love for culture, heritage through Yoli Tortilleria By CharaRecently, something happened to Marissa Tapia Gencarelli that made her feel, as she put it, “incredibly honored and humbled”: She was selected for recognition in Dos Mundos in its annual observance of March as Women’s History Month.Tapia Gencarelli, a native of Mexico, is being […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 10 • 03/06/25 – 03/12/25
In this issue • Se celebra KC BizFest 2025 • Women’s History Month: Marissa •Tapia Gencarelli, •Jessica Earnshaw • El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer es un momento para avanzar juntas
KC BizFest 2025 brings business training and mentorship to KC students
Story by By Tere Siqueira // Photos courtesy of Sandra Olivas, Carlos Vides and Carlos Gomez The 2025 KC BizFest wrapped up another successful year, bringing together high school students from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area for a transformative four-day experience. Hosted at Johnson County Community College’s Regnier Center, the event took place from […]
Women’s History Month: Jessica Earnshaw
Jessica Earnshaw passionate about educationBy Angie BaldelomarFor Jessica Earnshaw, education is more than her field of work.“It doesn’t feel like a job,” Earnshaw said. “They say, ‘Find something you love to do and you never work a day in your life,’ and so I feel driven to come to work every day.”Earnshaw, one of the […]