Remittances to Latin American countries increasing
By Emiliano Gross According to recent statistics, Latin Americans living abroad are sending more money back home. A report called “Sending Money Home” stated that remittances in all of Latin America reached $73 billion in 2016 – an 18 percent increase since 2007. A U.N. agency reported that the Latin American countries benefitting the most […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July
New York City’s Independence Day parade in 1918 saw 75,000 marchers. Among them were groups and floats representing 34 immigrant nationalities. At the head of the parade behind a platoon of mounted policemen were four women. Each had given six sons for the cause of justice. Their boys were fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces […]
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 […]
Hate crimes increasing
By Chara Hate crimes have increased by 20 percent during the past year in the United States, statistics show. According to NBC, hate crimes began increasing following the Nov. 8 presidential election. Recently, the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University released a report indicating the states with the highest […]
Volume 37 issue 25 • 06/22/2017 – 06/28/17
In this issue: Reyesʼ leap of faith still reaping rewards 36 years later El Señor de los cielos llegara al cine DAPA rescinded, DACA continues
La Columna de Cala: Pilares de la vida
Las redes sociales nos dan la oportunidad de aprender de otras personas. Cada mañana, interactúo y leo historias de todo tipo. Normalmente, prevalecen debates políticos, bromas o noticias, pero pocas veces tenemos la oportunidad de ayudar, aunque sea de manera virtual, a quienes pasan por un momento difícil. Mark Zuckerberg dijo en una ocasión: “Al […]
Mamma Mía confirma secuela
A casi una década del estreno del musical de ‘Mamma Mía!’, Universal Pictures ha confirmado que la segunda parte de este musical llegará a la pantalla grande el próximo 20 de julio del 2018. El filme será escrito y dirigido por Ol Parker, y se espera que pueda contar con la participación del elenco original; […]
Bachelor in Paradise detiene filmación
El reality show Bachelor in Paradise está metido en un gran escándalo. ya que las grabaciones se suspendieron debido a que DeMario Jackson, protagonista de esta ficción, fue captado abusando de otra de sus compañeras. Al parecer DeMario fue filmado teniendo relaciones sexuales con Corinne Olympios, quien se encontraba muy ebria y no estaba consciente […]
U.S., Mexican and Central American leaders meet in Miami
By Dermidio Juez-Perez Regional issues addressed during two-day conference On June 15 and 16, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and other Cabinet members met with regional presidents and top Mexican officials in Miami to address some of the most worrisome issues plaguing El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. They did so through the Conference on Prosperity […]