Kansas Latino Community Network hosts luncheon with Latina leaders
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Lia Caro and Michael Negrete On Oct. 25, the Kansas Latino Community Network hosted an “afternoon of networking and conversation” centered around the book “Latina Leadership Lessons,” edited by Hon. Delia Garcia.In partnership with Communities Concerned for Immigrants and Refugees, the luncheon featured not only Garcia but also other […]
KCMO set to showcase Oaxacan art, traditions
By Tere Siqueira The Pueblos Originarios Market is about to bring the traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico, to the Kansas City area.From Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, 12 female artisans will represent the Pueblos Originarios Market, a collective of 53 artisan families, offering area residents opportunities to take in the crafts and deep-rooted traditions of Oaxaca’s […]
Latino workforce at Kansas City Current Women’s Soccer Stadium
By Tere Siqueira Construction worker Noe Diaz has a deep personal connection to the stadium being built for the Kansas City Current.As multiple media outlets have reported, the riverfront venue for the pro women’s soccer team is scheduled to open in 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s reportedly the first-ever stadium built specifically for a […]
Museum hosts 10th Dia de los Muertos celebration
By Chara The celebration of Dia de los Muertos is set to begin.To help observe the upcoming annual holiday, generally observed Nov. 1-2, the Kansas City Museum will host its 10th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration 5-9 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 21). The museum is located at 3218 Gladstone Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri’s Northeast […]
The most dangerous months for pedestrians in Kansas
November is the most dangerous month for pedestrians in Kansas, a new study has found. The personal injury lawyers at Zinda Law Group analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the volume of fatal motor vehicle crashes and the number of pedestrians killed in these incidents between 2017 and 2021. Pedestrians […]
Shawnee to host last Mobile Wellness Fair of 2023
By Angie Baldelomar Shawnee to host last Mobile Wellness Fair of 2023 Shawnee, Kansas, is organizing its last Mobile Wellness Fair this year.Scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at Shawanoe Elementary School, located at 11230 W. 75th St., the fair aims to provide free food and resources to the community, said Matt Mann, the city’s […]
WyCo Dumpster Days: Oct. 13 & 14
The event helps residents recycle electronics waste for a fee and dispose of unwanted bulky items like old mattresses and furniture for freeThe Unified Government’s Public Works Department is excited to announce the second Dumpster Days event of 2023! Dumpster Days is an event to help residents recycle electronics waste for a fee and dispose […]
Latin singer, mother battles breast cancer
By Tere SiqueiraLike many women, singer and mother Sol Machado is battling breast cancer.And like many women, Machado is drawing on community support to give her the strength to fight.Being diagnosed with cancer brought fear and anxiety, Machado acknowledged. And the disease has brought logistical and financial challenges, such navigating the U.S. health care system. […]
Juggling club to host annual festival
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photo by Nick Civitello The Kansas City Juggling Club will soon host its annual juggling festival.This year’s festival will be hosted Oct. 6-8 mainly at the Joe E. Amayo Community Center in the Argentine neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas. The last day will be staged at Wyandotte County Park, thanks […]
Mattie Rhodes launches bilingual community health center
Photos by Sonia Falcon On Sept. 22, the Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of La Clinica, a bilingual one-stop shop community health center.In partnership with The Medina Clinic, La Clinica will offer low-income residents “everything from primary care for acute and chronic conditions to […]