After beating breast cancer, Farris pushes for early detection
By Tere SiqueiraFor Greater Kansas City area native Ramona Farris, October carries special significance.That’s because October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more than a decade, Farris has been a breast cancer survivor.Farris, who’s part of one of the area’s oldest Mexican families, began her breast cancer journey in June 2010 after a routine mammogram […]
Deadline approaches for KC BizFest applications
By Tere Siqueira Greater Kansas City area high school students who are interested in entrepreneurship and leadership have a few weeks left to apply to attend KC BizFest.A four-day event designed to help high schoolers improve their business acumen and network with potential mentors and other business professionals, the next BizFest is scheduled for Feb. […]
Artist honors heritage, soccer team with “Parade of Hearts” piece
By Chara Greater Kansas City area artist Angelica Ahumada DeJesus is gaining recognition for her contributions to the annual “Parade of Hearts” exhibit.This year marked Ahumada DeJesus’ second contribution to “Parade of Hearts,” a collection of decorated heart sculptures displayed at various public places in the area. The removal process of the hearts began Monday […]
Westside 23nd Back to School!
On July 26, 73 volunteers and 19 partner organizations came to celebrate the 2024-25 school year and congratulate all the students of the Westside!“We congratulate all students and parents that continue succeeding every year and doing a great academic performance,” said Jorge Coromac, director of Westside CAN Center. “Thanks to partner organizations, sponsors and friends […]
Pat Contreras running for Missouri Senate
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Missouri, native Pat Contreras wants to represent the 7th District in the Missouri Senate.Contreras, who seeks to become the first Latino to serve in the Missouri Senate, will face Patty Lewis Aug. 6 in the Democratic primary. The winner will advance to the November general elections.Contreras believes representation is extremely […]
Patricia Hernandez seeks state House seat
By Chara Patricia Hernandez wants to represent District 19 in the Missouri House of Representatives.Hernandez will face Wick Thomas in the Democratic primary elections Aug. 6, with the winner facing Republican Karen Spalding in the November general elections, according to Ballotpedia.com.According to her campaign website, the Kansas City, Missouri, native aims to support and empower […]
Top execs share visions for Dos Mundos’ future
By Angie Baldelomar In honor of Dos Mundos’ 43rd anniversary, sibling executives Diana Reyes and Ed Reyes – both heading the newspaper after the passing of their mother, founder Clara Reyes – share their vision for Dos Mundos moving forward.“Our point is to always make sure that we serve our community and be a voice […]
Attendance tops 170 for second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas session
Attendance tops 170 for second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas session Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesOn May 29, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City hosted its second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas event.Held at the Los Abuelos Cantina in Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, the event drew around […]
Congratulations, 2024 Graduates!
Felicidades Graduados 2024 Search our newspaper for more information Busca nuestro periódico para más información
Jimenez family tells their story with autism and Fragile X syndrome
By CharaA Kansas City area resident celebrates her child’s accomplishments while he manages fragile X syndrome and encourages other mothers with children with the condition to do the same.Andrea Pérez of Overland Park, Kansas, has a 24-year-old son who was diagnosed with Autism and Fragile X Syndrome when he was 2 years old. The U.S. […]