Living the Way of the Cross in the Parish of all the Saints
Strory by Hector Perez and Photos By Michael Alvarado On Friday, March 30 at 3 p.m., the Way of the Cross was held at All Saints Parish located at 811 Vermont Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. Attendees enjoyed a representation of the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Dos Mundos was present at […]
Honoring and recognizing Manuel Reyes
Photos By Michael Alvarado On Thursday, March 22, 2018 a resolution was presented in honoring and recognizing Manuel Reyes for his many contributions to Kansas City, its Latino community, and community journalism. The resolution was presented by Mayor Sylvester James Jr. and given to his family, wife Clara, daughter Diana and son Edward Reyes, as […]
Maria Raquel Piedra celebrated her XV years
Maria Raquel Piedra celebrated her Quinceanera with her parents, Jessica and Hector Piedra. Her brother, Jahleel Allen also was present with them along with friends and family. The party was held at the Twenty-16 Main Event Space in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Raquel attends Lincoln College Preparatory Academy. María Raquel Piedra celebró sus Quinceaños María […]
Jurado-Graham educating community on immigration law through social media
By Chara Attorney Erika Jurado-Graham has a passion: helping educate the Hispanic community on immigration issues. Jurado-Graham is using social media to help her pursue that passion. Born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Jurado-Graham was planning to complete her law degree in Mexico until it was time to get her diploma. […]
Women’s Month: Oropeza moved by her faith to serve
By Chara When Virginia Oropeza came to the Kansas City area from Mexico, she never thought she would fall in love and stay. Invited by Grupo Azteca to paint a mural, Oropeza came to the area in 1998. Even after 20 years, she remembers that moment as one precious memory. “They first went to my […]
Colombian Cultural Association
Photos by Michael Alvarado Colombian Cultural Association receives the visit of Camilo Reyes, Columbian Embassador in the United States. He spoke at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center of Overland Park, Kansas on March 14, 2018. La Asociación Cultural Colombiana de Kansas City recibio la visita del señor Embajador de Colombia en Estados Unidos, […]
Dos Mundos staffers remember Manuel Reyes
“He was always happy. He was in good mood. I will never forget how he told us the story (of) when he met his wife (Clara) and how he made her fall for him. He was the best storyteller.” – Luis Merlo – “He was cheerful. He was always smiling. Whenever he used to go […]
Manuel Reyes left a legacy that will never die
Commentary by Chara When thinking of Dos Mundos co-founder Manuel Reyes, many things come to mind: community leader; entrepreneur; fighter; pan de dulce (Mexican bread); friend; cheerful, loving human being. The list could go on. Those of us who knew and loved him probably can’t find enough words to describe this marvelous human being, who left […]
Latino community’s influence
Commentary by Eulogio JP The Latino community in the United States is becoming more than a minority. The community has not only developed a strong voice among minority groups, but also has become a powerful influence on U.S. society overall. And that strength is being noticed and appreciated by other communities that are reaching out […]
To Gutierrez, education is more than a word
By Chara When Isabel Gutierrez was a child, she had a passion for education. As an adult, she’s pursuing that passion. Gutierrez attended Johnson County (Kan.) Community College and MidAmerica Nazarene University, where she studied human resources and management, and early childhood education. In 2007, she started working for Olathe (Kan.) Public Schools Unified School […]