Child abuse prevention organization emphasizes parents’ roles at home
By Katherine Diaz An Independence, Missouri-based organization is serving families in Kansas and Missouri to try to protect young people from becoming victims of child abuse. The organization is the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA). In addition to providing services to help protect young people, it also works to strengthen parent-child relationships, and raise community […]
Fall offers opportunities for creative family activities
Commentary by Katherine Diaz It’s time to celebrate the fall season. From pumpkin patches to city festivals, from to food to music, there are plenty of family-oriented events scheduled this fall for the Kansas City area. But this fall, make sure you’re mixing in new activities with old family traditions. And make sure you’re creative […]
Huerta winning victories for Latinos through activism
By Chara Part IV of a National Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration series A Latina’s activism has earned her national recognition, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest award for civilians. The activist is Dolores Huerta. Born in New Mexico, Huerta graduated from the Stockton College branch of the University of the Pacific system with […]
Mexican Consulate awards KU professor and researcher
By Angie Baldelomar On Sept. 26, the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Missouri, presented the Distinguished Mexicans Award to Jorge Soberon, a University of Kansas professor and researcher, during a ceremony at the Kansas City Power & Light headquarters in downtown Kansas City. Head Consul Alfonso Navarro Bernachi gave a brief introductory speech highlighting […]
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognizes work of area Latinas
By Angie Baldelomar On Monday (Oct. 1), the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) made sure area Latinas received recognition for their work. That evening, the HCC hosted its first Nuestra Latina Awards ceremony in the B.E.S.T. Conference Center on the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park, Kansas. After an hour of […]
Research team wants to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease
By Angie Baldelomar A Kansas City area research group is trying to increase awareness of a disease that affects millions of people: peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a form of cardiovascular disease in which there is a reduced blood flow of the arteries to the legs that affects adults ages 40 and older, and […]
Open Spaces 2018: Arrechea brings a message of acceptance with “Meat and Music” sculpture
By Angie Baldelomar Sculptor, painter and video artist Alexandre Arrechea knew from a young age that his path was in the arts. Born and raised in Trinidad, Cuba, Arrechea’s family was always supporting his dream of becoming an artist, he said during an interview with Dos Mundos. “My family was always very forward with the […]
Saying goodbye to Father Garavito
After 5 years completing his missionary service at Kansas City, Kansas, Father Oscar Garavito officiated his last mass at the Sacred Heart parish last Friday (Sept. 21). Father Garavito returned to Colombia on Sept. 25. Despedida del sacerdote Oscar Garavito Después de cinco años de servicio misionero en Kansas City, Kansas, el padre Óscar Garavito […]
Sotomayor inspiring Hispanics, women nationwide
By Chara Part II of a National Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration series Jennifer Lopez isn’t the only Latina from The Bronx who has become an inspiration to women and Hispanics. U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor also has become an inspiration. As with Lopez, Sotomayor grew up in the New York City borough as […]
LOT meeting emphasizes involvement opportunities
By Angie Baldelomar During its monthly meeting on Sept. 22, the Latinos of Tomorrow (LOT) welcomed a group of students to hear about involvement opportunities for young Hispanics and unveiled a new mentoring initiative. LOT is a part of a net of programs created by the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative and the Hispanic Chamber […]