HCC presents 2024 Nuestra Latina Awards
Story by Chara and Photos by Henning Sac Morales On Oct. 10, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) honored Latinas who have excelled in fields ranging from business to philanthropy.That night, the HCC hosted its annual Nuestra Latina Awards at 1200 Main St. in Kansas City, Missouri. According to the HCC, […]
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. […]
Sergio Flores shares his journey with True Grit Roofing Co
By Angie Baldelomar A decision made by Sergio Flores shortly after high school led to the establishment of an honored business – True Grit Roofing Co.Like many teens, Flores wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life when he finished high school. He studied for a semester at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College, […]
Meet the candidates: Kamala Harris, president
By Roberta Pardo Editor’s note: As part of a series ahead of the general elections in November, Dos Mundos is sharing snapshots of the Democratic and Republican candidates for vice president and president. The vice presidential snapshots ran Sept. 19. Kamala Harris is seeking to become the first female U.S. president.Harris, now the nation’s vice […]
Meet the candidates: Donald Trump, president
By Roberta Pardo Editor’s note: As part of a series ahead of the general elections in November, Dos Mundos is sharing snapshots of the Democratic and Republican candidates for vice president and president. The vice presidential snapshots ran Sept. 19. Former President Trump is the Republican presidential candidate again.Trump became famous as a business mogul […]
Meet the candidates Tim Walz, vice president
By Angie BaldelomarEditor’s note: Ahead of the November general elections, Dos Mundos will publish a series of snapshots about the Democratic and Republican candidates for vice president and president. On Aug. 6, Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris made an announcement about her campaign.“I am proud to announce that I’ve asked Tim […]
Meet the candidates J.D. Vance, vice president
By Angie BaldelomarEditor’s note: As part of a series ahead of the general elections in November, Dos Mundos is sharing snapshots of the Democratic and Republican candidates for vice president and president. In July, Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump announced U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance would be his vice presidential running mate.A […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Begin
By Tere Siqueira Observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.Here are a few facts you might not know about this annual celebration:*Meaning: Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges the struggles and […]
Holy Cross organizing first multicultural parish festival
By Angie Baldelomar This year, the Church of the Holy Cross in Overland Park, Kansas, is turning its traditional parish festival into a celebration of the cultures that form its community.Set for 1-8:30 p.m. Sept. 14, the festival will feature international cuisine — with at least 12 countries represented — and dancing, music, food and […]