Sun Fresh, La Gran D 1340 AM and Dos Mundos partner for annual kid’s day event
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesSun Fresh Market Calle 18, in partnership with the radio station La Gran D (1340 AM) and Dos Mundos Newspaper, is hosting its 14th annual event to celebrate Dia del Nino (Niño in Spanish).From 4 to 7 p.m. April 26, the community can visit the parking lot […]
Mid-Continent Public Library presents show ‘Orígenes’
Photos by Sonia Falcon The Mid-Continent Public Library presented its “Origins” program on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodneath Auditorium. “Orígenes” explored the influences of flamenco from the time of the Moors in 711 to the modern influences of today with 45 Grados Flamenco. Biblioteca Pública de Mid-Continent presentó Orígenes La Biblioteca Pública de […]
Folklore grant recipients announced
By Tere Siqueira Some small, Greater Kansas City area, Hispanic-owned businesses are receiving some funding to help them in their efforts to grow.Grants of $10,000 each are being awarded through the Folklore program to the following businesses: Joyeria Leon, Jose Fiesta Rental, La Cubana Restaurant, Taqueria Tres Hermanos, Kasanova Hair Studio, El Nopal, VIVE Brand […]
GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Chara GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, hosted by Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI), is coming. And as the three-day celebration approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers to help ensure its success.“Volunteers will be mostly helping us with the setup, manning and breakdown of the event, such as manning […]
Featured Women 2024: Isabel Flores Hernandez
Flores Hernandez finds identity in her brushstrokes By CharaIsabel Flores Hernandez, who’s being recognized by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, can attest to the transforming power of art in a person’s life.Born in Chiapas, Mexico, Flores Hernandez developed an interest in art as a child. She had a fascination for […]
ArchWell Health, A Higher Level of Care for Seniors
Longtime Independence resident and retired cardiovascular technician, Faye Mitchell, shares the same plight as far too many boomers who live alone or are more dependent on family and other caregivers than they would like to be. Faye confessed she used to spend hours just sitting in a chair watching TV to help pass the time […]
How to prevent child abuse
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Child abuse is an issue no family should ever have to confront, yet it remains a reality in America.As the primary caregivers, families have the power to make a significant difference in preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of their children.The following tips are designed to offer families steps to foster […]
Woodland Charity Celebrates International Water Day in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Woodland Charity implemented a portable water purification filter project in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, as part of International Water Day.Woodland Charity volunteers traveled from March 9 to 16 and participated in the training and delivery of portable water purification filters to 300 families in the areas of Calabazas, Quebradilla and Guayabota in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.These filters, […]
Mattie Rhodes partners with organizations to host community health fair
By Chara Mattie Rhodes is partnering with Our Healthy Jackson County, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital and others to host a community health fair.The event is scheduled for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (April 6) at 148 N. Topping Ave., Kansas City, Missouri.“This event is important because people will not only be helping […]
Women’s History Month: Sandra Ozuna balances professional duties with volunteer service
By Tere Siqueira Sandra Ozuna, one of the Greater Kansas City area women recognized in March by Dos Mundos in observance of Women’s History Month, strives to a strike a balance between two cultures.On the one hand, Ozuna is involved with area culture through her profession. Possessing a background in business administration, specializing in marketing […]