Helen Ortiz shines during Dancing With the Kansas City Stars campaign
Story by Tere Siqueira / Photos by Sonia FalconOn March 14, the Privee Restaurant + Lounge in Kansas City, Missouri, was abuzz, as guests gathered to support Helen Ortiz’s campaign for the 2024 Dancing with the Kansas City Stars event.A showcase of local talent, the event at Privee raised funds for Cristo Rey High School […]
Women’s History Month: Martha Salas dedicates life to God, teaching until the end
By Angie BaldelomarMartha Salas arrived in Kansas City, Kansas, at 18, seeking better opportunities.A native of Mexico, Salas settled in the Greater Kansas City area with little to nothing, not knowing English. But her belief was always that the path forward was through education.“Mom always had the dream of education and succeeding in life through […]
Women’s History Month: Helen Ortiz turns obstacles into opportunities in business, bodybuilding
Helen Ortiz, one of the women being recognized by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, attributes her successes as a businesswoman in real estate and as a bodybuilder to the obstacles and heartaches she has overcome.“I don’t see challenges in what I have to face in the industry or life in […]
Ortiz shines during Dancing With the Kansas City Stars campaign
By Tere SiqueiraOn March 14, the Privee Restaurant + Lounge in Kansas City, Missouri, was abuzz, as guests gathered to support Helen Ortiz’s campaign for the 2024 Dancing with the Kansas City Stars event.A showcase of local talent, the event at Privee raised funds for Cristo Rey High School while providing attendees an opportunity to […]
KC Wine, KC Pumpkin Patch offer Easter-themed events
By Chara Kansas City Wine Co. and the KC Pumpkin Patch are getting into the Easter spirit.The company is staging three events to commemorate the annual holiday. The first, a family event known as “Bunnypalooza,” is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday (March 30) and 1-6 p.m. Sunday (March 31) at the KC Pumpkin Patch […]
Resist and the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition Host National Take Down Tobacco Day at the Capitol
Members of the Resist program and the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition hosted Take Down Tobacco Day at the Capitol – a National Day of Activism where youth are encouraged to speak out against commercial tobacco companies and speak with policymakers about tobacco prevention.“As we celebrate Take Down Tobacco Day this year, we join forces to […]
Mid-Continent Public Library to present new flamenco show ‘Orígenes’
Mid-Continent Public Library will present its new program, “Orígenes” on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodneath Auditorium. “Orígenes” will explore the influences of flamenco from the time of the Moors in 711 to the modern influences of today with 45 Grados Flamenco. This multimedia performance will include music, dance and songs interspersed with […]
Hispanic Collaborative draws around 100 high schoolers for KC BizFest
By Roberta PardoAround 100 Greater Kansas City area high schoolers participated in the latest KC BizFest, held Feb. 28-March 2 at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College in Overland Park.Organized by the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, plus more than 15 other sponsors, KC BizFest is […]
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 […]