Descanse en paz, Clara Reyes
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos founder leaves void, legacy in GKC area Dos Mundos founder Clara Reyes passed away Feb. 17 at age 86.Reyes was deemed a pillar by the Hispanic community and — by many people in the Greater Kansas City area in general. For more than 40 years, she dedicated her life to […]
Lisa Lopez-Galvan dies in Chiefs parade/rally shooting
By Angie Baldelomar Radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan died Feb. 14 during the parade and rally in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory over San Francisco.A mother of two adult children, Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM radio show that not only featured new Tejano music but also shared community news […]
Chiefs do it again!
KC wins second straight Super Bowl, fourth overallKansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and his fellow Chiefs achieved something Sunday night (Feb. 11) no other NFL franchise had done since the league’s 2003 and 2004 seasons: win a second straight Super Bowl.The Chiefs achieved that feat with a 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco at […]
The KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation abre período de solicitud de becas
Foundation opens scholarship application periodBy Angie BaldelomarThe KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation has opened the application period for its 2024 scholarships.“The KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation has been providing scholarships to non-traditional women students for almost 20 years and is striving to continue to grow and increase our impact on women in the Kansas City metropolitan area […]
Biden addresses crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border
By Chara On a recent statement from The White House, U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the urgency of fixing the border crisis between Mexico and the United States.He stated that the border has been broken for too long and emphasized the necessity of fixing it without further delay.“I instructed my team to begin negotiations with […]
Donnelly College proud of championing diversity
y Angie Baldelomar Donnelly College strives to champion diversity in its institution.Recently, the Kansas City, Kansas, school was ranked No. 1 in ethnic diversity of students among Midwestern colleges by U.S. News & World Report. For President Monsignor Stuart W. Swetland, the ranking is a result of Donnelly’s mission to serve all students.“We are open […]
College Scholarships for 2024
By Tere Siqueira As the Hispanic community continues to be a rapidly expanding demographic in the United States, the opportunities for educational advancement through scholarships have also grown. Recognizing the importance of supporting Hispanic and Latino students in their academic pursuits, our team at Dos Mundos has compiled an updated list of scholarships available to […]
Intense winter storm strikes Kansas City
By Tere Siqueira Kansas City is currently grappling with a severe winter storm, which has been impacting the region since Jan. 9. This storm has brought significant snowfall, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, causing disruptions and hazardous conditions.This ongoing weather event is characterized by heavy, wet snow, as reported by The Kansas City Star. The […]
KCFD warns against using generators indoors
By Angie Baldelomar Two recent incidents in the Kansas City area regarding carbon monoxide (CO) have prompted the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) to increase its communication to the Hispanic community about the dangers of using generators inside the house.On Nov. 6, 2023, three people died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator used […]
Recordando el 2023
By Angie Baldelomar JanuaryThe year started with an increase of COVID-19 cases in Asia, forcing the United States to require passengers traveling from China, Hong Kong and Macau to undergo a COVID-19 viral test no more than two days before date of travel.In international news, thousands of supporters of far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro […]