HEDC will soon build Center for Urban Enterprise (CUE)
In 2009, the Hispanic Economic Development Corporation purchased a vacant warehouse in Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood – at the request of the community – with the intent of preserving and sustaining the neighborhood. In September 2017, HEDC made a major leap towards its earlier goal, with the award of a $1.6 million grant from the […]
Deportes y más deportes…. 11.09.17
Astros campeones de Serie Mundial La serie para definir al campeón de la Serie Mundial entre Los Ángeles Dodgers y los Astros de Houston se definió en 7 juegos. Los Astros de Houston se consagraron como ampeones de la Serie tras vencer 5-1 a los Dodgers en el último partido. Por primera vez en la […]
CrossFit coach, veteran encouraging people to fight depression
In 2016, Chase Knight considered committing suicide. In 2017, he owns a CrossFit gym and motivates others to follow their goals. “I started becoming depressed when I was 9 or 10 (years old),” Knight said. “I was bullied at school, so my parents put me in therapy and I was diagnosed with depression.” During his […]
Congressman Cleaver Releases Statement Regarding Church Mass Shooting in Texas
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released a statement following the tragic mass shooting Sunday at The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. “When these horrific mass shootings take place over and over again, it leaves me empty and numb, but it also motivates me more than ever to demand change. The repetitive outcomes of innocent […]
Actors portray wives of civil rights leaders King, Evers, Malcolm X
Actors portray wives of civil rights leaders King, Evers, Malcolm X Dark Was Their Journey, an original play by Jacqee Gafford, will receive a staged reading on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Presbyterian Church, 201 Westport Road. The play is sponsored by the Westport Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15. […]
Marta Sánchez, Tiene tumor en el intestino
La cantante española Marta Sánchez quien ha promovido la lucha contra el cáncer se encuentra aterrada por un tumor que se niega a revisar. Marta Sánchez ha promovido la lucha contra el cáncer en España y Miami, pero confiesa estar aterrada por un tumor que le detectaron en el intestino, pues teme que sea maligno. […]
Changes to TPS for Nicaragua and Honduras
Both will need to reapply soon The Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to the Temporary Protected Status program for Nicaragua and Honduras. TPS holders from both countries will be allowed to renew their status and work permits at least one more time. Attorney Jessica Piedra also suggests that they meet with an attorney […]
Vicente Fernández le producirá disco a su hijo Alejandro
Alejandro Fernández habló sobre el disco que le producirá su padre, el cantante Vicente Fernández. “Mi papá pues es un experto en esto, entonces ya tiene los músicos, tiene el mariachi, tiene a los productores, a los compositores, no sé la verdad, yo tengo mucho rato que no me meto en el rollo de la […]
Park University to Host International Festival on Nov. 17
Park University to Host International Festival on Nov. 17 Parkville, Mo.—Oct. 25, 2017 — In celebration of Park University’s Year of Diversity and International Education Week, Park’s Office of International Students is hosting “The World Underground: An International Festival” on Friday, Nov. 17. The event, which will held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., will be held in the University’s underground […]
Hispanics among the shooting victims in Sutherland Springs tragedy
Compiled From Media Reports The list of those who died in the mass shooting Sunday (Nov. 5) in Sutherland Springs, Texas, has been released. Some Hispanic surnames are on that list. As multiple news agencies have reported, the shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, a small, unincorporated town near San […]