Divulgando la cultura en dos idiómas.

Editorial: Evolution of Black History Month

Last Friday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month. Honoring the annual observance continues a presidential tradition begun by former Pres. Gerald Ford in 1976. The monthlong observance recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans who “have indelibly shaped our nation’s history.”Last Saturday marked the start of […]

Editorial: Unabated, break-ins batter KC businesses

An alarming rise in burglaries in Kansas City has business owners devising their own protective strategies, at their own expense. Long-term, it could exact a heavy toll on KC and local consumers.Business owners are hiring private security firms to protect their commercial properties. They’re upgrading security systems. Some are going cashless, and they’re informing customers […]

Editorial: Heartbeats, heart health, healthy habits

Most creatures have at least one heart. Mammals, including humans, cats, dogs, elephants, giraffes, rats and whales. Cold-blooded vertebrates like snakes, turtles and lizards. Warm-blooded vertebrates, counting birds, pigeons and parrots. Cockroaches, flies, spiders and other insects. Some creatures have multiple hearts — the octopus and squid have three, and worms have five. A very […]

Editorial: Why isn’t it safe?

Many of the Latin American diaspora have settled in Kansas City, Kan. As in past and present migrant waves, some are asylum seekers. They yearn for safety and security, hoping to escape terrorism, crime and lawlessness of home. They come for an opportunity to thrive in the peace and security of a just society.A family […]

Letter to the editor: Question 1

Dear Editor: At Swope Health and PACE KC, Jackson County’s first and only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, we witness every day how compassionate, coordinated medical and social support can empower our older residents. This is why we encourage community health centers and voters to say “Yes” to County Question 1 to expand […]

Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping

Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations. School sports physicals. Purchasing and labeling school supplies and backpacks. Shopping for a school wardrobe. Re-establishing schooltime sleep schedules and morning routines. Completing school forms. Creating homework study spaces.It’s time-consuming […]

Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping

Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations. School sports physicals. Purchasing and labeling school supplies and backpacks. Shopping for a school wardrobe. Re-establishing schooltime sleep schedules and morning routines. Completing school forms. Creating homework study spaces.It’s time-consuming […]

In our Opinion: The Dangerous Rhetoric of Using Immigrants as Political Pawns

In the world of politics, candidates often grapple for attention and support by any means necessary. Yet, when aspiring leaders resort to using undocumented immigrants as scapegoats to garner votes, it not only shows a profound lack of intellect but also fuels harmful generalizations about ethnic groups, particularly Latinos. This tactic is more than just […]

Editorial: The upside of Guard service: opportunity

In May, Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 912. Gov. Mike Parson has until July 14 to veto or sign into law the bill benefitting military veterans. The bipartisan measure waives tax liability on recruitment and re-enlistment bonuses for National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces. It fully covers the cost of college tuition for Missouri National […]

Editorial: Teens building community, present & future

Photo courtesy of Northeast News. One of Kansas City’s beloved and fabled landmarks was in trouble. Then, a force of volunteers came to the rescue. They were organized by students from Guadalupe Centers High School. Aldo Holguin, Alexis Mercado and Ricardo Rodriguez marshalled resources and volunteers, collaborated with a co-sponsor and got the OK from […]

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