Farewell to Father Anthony J. Saiki
“Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you so very much for the wonderful receptions this past weekend. Thank you for all of your expressions of kindness, the many cards and gifts, and thank you most of all for your promises of prayer. Be assured of my love for you, and my promise to pray […]
Hector’s Auto Repair hosts soccer watch party
Story by Chara and photos by Michael Alvarado To celebrate the “beautiful game” known as soccer, entrepreneur Hector Solorio hosted a watch party of the June 29 Mexico-Germany Confederations Cup game at Hector’s Auto Repair, located at 801 Prospect Ave. in Kansas City, Mo. “I did it because I wanted people to get together to […]
Lenexa hosts Latino Art Bravisimo
Story by Melissa Arroyo and photos by Michael Alvarado Each year, Lenexa, Kan., recognizes its Latino population. The city does so by hosting its annual Latino Art Bravisimo to display artwork from local Latino artists. On June 22, there was a reception and awards ceremony at Lenexa City Hall to honor this year’s artists, including […]
Barbosa reaches pinnacle of the culinary industry
By Emiliano Gross A Kansas City area man will soon join an elite group in the culinary industry. In July, the American Academy of Chefs will induct chef Jess Barbosa into its Culinary Hall of Fame in Florida. Barbosa will be inducted as an honorary member, the honor society reported recently in its Academy Connection […]
KC area offers many Independence Day activities
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez If you’re seeking something to do this Independence Day (July 4), the Kansas City area has plenty of options, including those on the list below: *KC Riverfest: Take the free streetcar to Riverfront Park, located near the River Market in Kansas City, Mo. Enjoy music on two stages, food trucks, bounce […]
Colombian student following his dream in the Kansas City area
By Paula Alzate In January 2015, Carlos Farfan arrived in the United States with two bags full of clothes and family pictures, ready to start on a journey. Farfan left his native Colombia to attend college in Kansas City, Mo. Now 19 and working part time while studying at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods Community, he […]
Once – homeless KCMO student earns diploma, full-ride scholarship to UMKC
By Melissa Arroyo Juan Alarcon was once homeless, getting by with next to nothing and couch surfing while also attending school. Now, he’s looking to help others who are struggling. Working 40-50 hours per week and attending school, Alarcon received his high school diploma and an associate’s degree from Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley through a […]
Reyes’ leap of faith still reaping rewards 36 years later
By Paula Alzate In 1981, Manuel Reyes took a leap of faith. That year, Reyes and his wife Clara established Dos Mundos. Now based in Kansas City, Kan., the now-weekly bilingual newspaper is celebrating its 36th anniversary of serving the Kansas City area’s Hispanic community this month. “I worked as a welder for a long […]
Hispanic business nominated to KC chamber’s Top 10 Small Business Award Program
By Melissa Arroyo For the first time since its beginning in 1986, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has nominated a Hispanic business to its Top 10 Small Business Award Program. The chamber bestowed the honor during the Mr. K Awards in early May. Paleterias Tropicana made the list, along with other local prominent […]
Dos Mundos scribe reflects on first-time fatherhood
By Melissa Arroyo Growing up, Dos Mundos contributing writer Dermidio Juez-Perez knew he wanted to be a dad someday. During Father’s Day last year, he had a feeling. “I told (my wife), that she was probably pregnant,” Juez-Perez said. “She was like, ‘There’s absolutely no way.’… After we went for dinner that night, she bought […]