Divulgando la cultura en dos idiómas.

Women’s History Month: Jessica Cabral

Recognized as pillar of faith, communityBy CharaFor Jessica Cabral Maldonado, being recognized by Dos Mundos in March in observance of Women’s History Month, is an honor to be shared.“I would like to thank Dos Mundos for this recognition, for giving women an important part of our community,” Cabral Maldonado said. “Thank you to all the […]

Women’s History Month: Rebeca Amezcua- Hogan

Dedicates life to helping others through work By Angie Baldelomar For Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan, one of the honorees by Dos Mundos for this year’s observance of Women’s History Month, advocating for those who need it has been a big part of her life.Since her time in college, Amezcua-Hogan has volunteered for many advocacy groups and been […]

Women’s History Month: Lisa Lopez-Galvan

Lopez-Galvan dedicated life to helping communityBy Angie BaldelomarThe late Lisa Lopez-Galvan spent most of her life helping the community she loved.A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Lopez-Galvan was mostly known for her work as DJ Lisa G — a radio disc jockey and one of the hosts of “A Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM (90.1) […]

Women’s History Month: Clara Reyes

Reyes honored for life of achievements, supporting Latin communityBy CharaTo begin its annual commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Dos Mundos is recognizing someone within the organization: founder Clara Reyes.Reyes, who died Feb. 17 at age 86, is remembered by many inside and outside of Dos Mundos as a fighter. She fought to achieve […]

LULAC recognizes Women’s History Month

By Tere Siqueira To help commemorate March as Women’s History Month, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) recently expressed its appreciation for the women within its ranks via a Facebook post.“We extend gratitude to all the formidable women of LULAC who contribute their strength and leadership to our organization,” the post stated.Headquartered in […]

WyCo launches microtransit, paratransit services

By Chara The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, Transportation Department has launched what it’s calling “an innovative microtransit and paratransit service.”The paratransit service offers a door-to-door option for people who face challenges using traditional transportation because of disabilities, the department stated in a recent press release. The microtransit option is an on-demand shuttle […]

KC STEM Fest coming to Union Station March 1

By Angie Baldelomar KC STEM Fest coming to Union Station March 1 KC STEM Fest is around the corner.The fifth staging of the annual event is scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (March 1) at Union Station’s Grand Plaza. Open to individuals of all ages, the admission-free event will include demonstrations and exhibits to immerse […]

Area young man witnesses tragedy at Chiefs parade/rally

By Angie Baldelomar Area young man witnesses tragedy at Chiefs parade/rally Greater Kansas City area resident Daniel Diaz is among those who’ll remember Feb. 14, 2024, as a day that turned tragic.It was on that day that a parade and rally in Kansas City, Missouri, to commemorate the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins ended in […]

Remembering Clara Reyes: A legacy of inspiration, love and commitment

Commentary by Chara Anyone who knew Dos Mundos founder Clara Reyes knew how her presence lit up the hearts of people who had the privilege of knowing her.Her existence was a living testimony of love, kindness and commitment for justice for the Greater Kansas City area’s Latino community. As this issue of Dos Mundos goes […]

Husband and wife help area couples strengthen their bonds

By Angie Baldelomar A Kansas City area couple are working to create lasting marriages.The twosome are Andrea and Pablo Jimenez, who are in charge of anything marital-related at the Holy Cross Church in Overland Park, Kansas, including premarital talks and marriage counseling.“Our goal is to help create new marriages with that intention that they will […]