Museum holds event focused on Spanish-speaking media
Photos by Sonia Falcon The Kansas City Museum hosted an event on Spanish-language media. On March 22, the museum presented a new installment in its Nuestro Legado/Our Series. This installment was titled “The Importance of Spanish-Language Media in Kansas City.” The panelists were Ana Nubia Duin, co-owner of La Mega KC Radio; Diana Reyes Raymer, […]
KCMO to host community summit about Reconnecting the Westside project
By Angie Baldelomar Greater Kansas City area residents will soon have the opportunity to learn more about a Westside project. On Saturday (April 5), the city of Kansas City, Missouri, will host the first community summit about the Reconnecting the Westside project at the Boulevard Brewing Co. According to the official website, the summit will […]
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, […]
Women’s History Month: Monica Cabrera
Therapist, WHM honoree finds special meaning in MarchBy CharaMarch is a special month for Monica Cabrera.For one, it’s Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women’s achievements, including hers. She’s among the women being honored by Dos Mundos this month.In addition, it’s National Social Work Month – a time to honor those who dedicate […]
Women’s History Month: Jessica Carpio
Jessica Carpio finds passion in occupational therapyBy Angie BaldelomarJessica Carpio always knew her career path would be in the medical field; she just didn’t know what exactly she would do.With considerable trial and error, she found her path: occupational therapy.Carpio is among the women being honored in March by Dos Mundos in observance of Women’s […]
Nonprofit offers academy as affordable child care option
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photo cortesy by elcentroinc.com El Centro Inc. is providing what it considers an affordable option for child care for the community: the Academy for Children.Located at 1340 S. 30th St. in Kansas City, Kansas, the Academy for Children is a dual-language early childhood education program that offers full-day, year-round care […]
Women’s History Month: Zury Martínez
Women’s History Month honoree juggles multiple rolesBy CharaFor Zury Martinez, Women’s History Month provides a reminder of the opportunities available to women and recognizes the multiple roles women fill.“We juggle so many roles as daughters, mothers, wives and leaders; and each accomplishment, big or small, is worth celebrating,” Martinez said.Martinez, one of the women being […]
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 […]
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 […]