Abarca persigue deseo de ayudar a los latinos a través del trabajo político
Desde que era joven, una de las principales prioridades de Manuel Abarca IV ha sido ayudar a la comunidad latina del área de Kansas City, y ese deseo ha impulsado su trabajo relacionado con la política.Nacido en Kansas City, Kansas, y criado en Kansas City, Missouri, Abarca es la cuarta generación de una familia mexicoamericana […]
Voces Consulares: Tu salud es nuestra esperanza
Your health is our hope Every year in October, Binational Health Week (BHW) is held to reinforce the message that the Mexican consular network has information, allied organizations and services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our communities in the United States.“Your health is our hope” is the motto of the 21st edition […]
Mattie Rhodes Day of the Dead festivities return
By Tere Siqueira Through the first week of November, the Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is again celebrating the lives of those who are no longer with us.Mattie Rhodes is staging its annual Day of the Dead festivities – an area tradition for 20-plus years that includes displays by artists, local food, vendors […]
Mendoza running for JoCo’s WaterOne board
By Roberta Pardo Jeffrey Mendoza has decided to do his part in making his community better.Mendoza is running for Seat 4 of Johnson County, Kansas, Water District No. 1, also known as the WaterOne board, an independent public utility serving the Johnson County area since 1957.“Access to clean water is very important for me,” he […]
Sonia de los Santos, Okee Dokee Brothers booked for JCCC
By Roberta Pardo Family artists Sonia de los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform on Oct. 23 at the Midwest Trust Center, formerly the Carlsen Center, at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, as part of the center’s new family series MTC Kids Jam.De los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers […]
How to Protect Yourself Against COVID-19 and the Flu
Cómo protegerse contra el COVID-19 y la gripe Es esa época del año, nos dirigimos a la temporada de gripe. Con el COVID-19 y la gripe (influenza estacional) circulando al mismo tiempo, los expertos médicos instan a las personas a que se vacunen contra el COVID-19 y contra la gripe para protegerse. Aquí hay algunas […]
Voces Consulares: Creating inroads in the fight against COVID-19
The commemoration of Cinco de Mayo in Kansas City has had a special meaning this year, with the presentation of the Ohtli award to the Mexican researcher and physician Dr. Barbara Pastrana Pahud from Children’s Mercy Kansas City, for her work in the fight against COVID-19.On the afternoon of May 5th, 2021, I had the […]
Voces Consulares: Patrimony: It is best to be prepared (II)
By Lee Wong Medina The consulates of Mexico constantly promote the full integration of Mexican-descent persons to their new communities of residence in the United States.To achieve this and among other efforts, the consulates implement programs and outreach on financial literacy, with the support of local allies.The goal is to educate Mexican-descent persons on how […]
Voces Consulares: Let’s move for a cause!
This week I would like to invite you to move for a cause.From your home, around your block, or in a park or trail; with family, friends or on your own, everyone is invited to the “Virtual Race for Migrant Equality”.This race-walk is carried out in favor of equality of all Mexican people abroad and […]
Charlie’s House working to save children’s lives
A Kansas City area non-profit organization looks to end the No. 1 cause of death among children 5 years old and younger: in-home accidents.The organization is called Charlie’s House, created to honor the life of Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old area boy who was killed from attempting to climb a 30-inch dresser in his home. The […]