Earth Day at the Westside… the Bestside!
As we celebrate volunteer week, we are so grateful for all volunteers that support the implementation of the different Westside CAN Center’s programs. This weekend we have volunteers releasing more than 12,000 bees at the Westside CAN apiary.On April 20, another amazing group came to participate on the Earth Day-City wide clean-up day! Children, youth […]
Luis Portillo named among Teacher of the Year cohort at KCPS
By Angie Baldelomar A Hispanic teacher has been named among the Teachers of the Year at Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS).Luis Portillo, Kansas City Virtual Academy music teacher, was recently named Teacher of the Year for the academy. According to the KCPS website, the Teacher of the Year Program “honors the educators who structure their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guadalupe Centers Inc. prepares for traditional Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Angie Baldelomar Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.Presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, this year’s fiesta features an extra day, running May 3-5 at GCI’s headquarters, located at 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez in Kansas City, Missouri.“It’ll be three days over the Cinco de Mayo weekend,” said Nancy Rivera, GCI […]
Featured Women 2024: Alexis Abarca Garcia strives to empower through education, health care fields
By CharaAlexis Abarca Garcia embraces her opportunities to positively affect people’s lives.One opportunity the Kansas City, Missouri, resident has to do so is as a school counselor at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.“I enjoy knowing that I am helping to make a positive impact,” she said. “I also like supporting my co-workers […]
Folklore grant recipients announced
By Tere Siqueira Some small, Greater Kansas City area, Hispanic-owned businesses are receiving some funding to help them in their efforts to grow.Grants of $10,000 each are being awarded through the Folklore program to the following businesses: Joyeria Leon, Jose Fiesta Rental, La Cubana Restaurant, Taqueria Tres Hermanos, Kasanova Hair Studio, El Nopal, VIVE Brand […]
Featured Women 2024: Isabel Flores Hernandez
Flores Hernandez finds identity in her brushstrokes By CharaIsabel Flores Hernandez, who’s being recognized by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, can attest to the transforming power of art in a person’s life.Born in Chiapas, Mexico, Flores Hernandez developed an interest in art as a child. She had a fascination for […]
ArchWell Health, A Higher Level of Care for Seniors
Longtime Independence resident and retired cardiovascular technician, Faye Mitchell, shares the same plight as far too many boomers who live alone or are more dependent on family and other caregivers than they would like to be. Faye confessed she used to spend hours just sitting in a chair watching TV to help pass the time […]
How to prevent child abuse
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Child abuse is an issue no family should ever have to confront, yet it remains a reality in America.As the primary caregivers, families have the power to make a significant difference in preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of their children.The following tips are designed to offer families steps to foster […]