Street Talk: What does the Day of the Dead mean to you?
By Tere Siqueira The Day of the Dead celebration, known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, is right around the corner.Although the celebration is significant to the Latin community, what Day of the Dead means depends on the person you ask about it. Recently, Dos Mundos asked some people what the Nov. 1-2 celebration […]
Enjoy Halloween Safely With These COVID-19 Precautions
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) has outlined some basic precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while we all enjoy the traditions and festivities common during this time of year. Trick or Treating or “Trunk or Treat” Event TipsIf you and your family are participating in either trick or treating, or one […]
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
By CharaDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is typically associated with Mexican culture. But observance of the Nov. 1-2 holiday is becoming an annual tradition in other countries, too.Rooted in ancient traditions that have been observed by generations of Mexicans, the holiday is based on the belief is that a deceased person’s soul […]
Nelson-Atkins to host Day of the Dead celebration
By Chara For the 11th year, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, will host a Day of the Dead celebration.This year’s theme will be a traditional altar within a house. This year’s altar will be designed by area artists, in conjunction with the Mattie Rhodes Center and the Mexican Consulate in Kansas […]
Editorial: Nov. 2: informed public participation all-important
There are more than 50 races on Nov. 2 ballots across our bistate metro area. More than a dozen cities will elect mayors; a number will elect councilmembers, commissioners, school board members, college board trustees and water board members; and several jurisdictions will decide ballot propositions.It’s too late for Kansans who didn’t register to vote […]
Cyberbullying cases on the rise
By Roberta PardoWith kids spending more time online than ever, cyberbullying has increased because of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing schools to go online. In fact, many teachers are witnessing an increase in cyberbullying among their students in online classrooms, according to EdTech Magazine.Cyberbullying is described as “bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell […]
Voces Consulares: Ver con claridad
To see clearly Smiles could be guessed under the face masks of elementary school students who received eye exams and glasses in Kansas City days ago.They were some of the 400 benefitted by the One Sight clinic and the Score 1 For Health program of the Kansas City University (KCU), including 25 girls and boys […]
Mendoza overcomes bullying, sees bright side
By Tere Siqueira Jautsi Mendoza prides herself on focusing on the bright side of everything and seeking sustained serenity, but it took surviving physical and emotional bullying for the makeup artist, image consultant and anti-bullying advocate to achieve that attitude.Growing up, Mendoza was introverted and different from the other girls at her school, she recalled. […]
Manco makes a difference teaching at Van Horn
Jessica Manco marca la diferencia enseñando en Van Horn La artista y educadora del área de Kansas City, Jessica Manco, está tratando de hacer una diferencia en la vida de los niños.Manco enseña pintura, dibujo y escultura en Van Horn High School en Independence, Missouri. También está involucrada en el diseño de escenarios y escenografías […]
Vuelven las festividades del Día de Muertos de Mattie Rhodes
Durante la primera semana de noviembre, el Mattie Rhodes Center en Kansas City, Missouri, celebrará nuevamente las vidas de aquellos que ya no están con nosotros.Mattie Rhodes está organizando sus festividades anuales del Día de los Muertos, una tradición del área que lleva más de 20 años e incluye exhibiciones de artistas, comida local, vendedores […]