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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
Multicultural Festival set at Frontiers
By Angie BaldelomarFrontiers Schools is holding its annual Multicultural Festival.The festival will run 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday (April 12) at the gymnasium of the Frontiers School of Innovation Middle School, located at 1575 Universal Ave. in Kansas City,
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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
Second “Made for KC BBQ Championship” Grand Champion Takes Over BBQ restaurant at Kansas City International Airport
O.G. Bandits, the winner of the second-annual Made for Kansas City BBQ Championship, celebrated the start of a one-year showcase in the Made of KC BBQ Experience restaurant at Kansas City International Airport with an official passing of the barbecue trophy from inaugural competition winners, Smoke ‘n Magic. This milestone comes
Be a Force of Nature: Be Prepared
Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) encouraged everyone to get prepared as this week spotlights severe weather preparedness week. Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action, and being an example of where you live. The UG is
Childhood providers support Kelly’s budget initiative
By CharaMore than 1,000 early childhood providers and stakeholders across Kansas are endorsing Gov. Laura Kelly’s state budget proposal to invest $56 million in “early childhood services and workforce enhancements,” her office stated in a Feb. 28 press release.The supporters expressed their approval via a letter sent recently to Kansas
Recent News
María Marín: Tres poderosas razones para abrazar más
Tenemos claro que la juventud eterna no existe, pero sí hay algo que buscamos constantemente, es eso que pueda mantener la piel hermosa y atrasar
Deportes y más deportes…04.11.24
Inolvidable. Real Madrid y Manchester City nos dieron el partido del añoEl Real Madrid y el Manchester City empataron a tres en un partidazo jugado
Royals announce partnership for engaging with Hispanic community
By Tere Siqueira The Kansas City Royals and Fresco Marketing, a Greater Kansas City area-based multicultural marketing firm, have formed a partnership aimed at enhancing
Current Edition
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 15 • 04/11/24 – 04/17/24
In this issue • Frontiers Schools organizará el Festival Multicultural • GCI busca voluntarios para la Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo
Community
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
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
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
Editorial
Editorial: Latinas shine on the soccer pitch
Latinas are pivotal in shaping the future and empowering women. All women. Everywhere. Never has that been more magnificently illuminated than here in Kansas City
Editorial: Books for more beginning readers
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and state legislators just took an important step to bolster pre-reading skills for Kansas kids. Last Friday, Kelly signed into law
Editorial: Wanted: dedicated peace officers & educators
Like many major urban centers, our metro’s coping with labor shortages in law enforcement and education. Both are essential; both affect the area’s fortunes.We’re mourning
Editorial: The hope of Easter
The Salvation Army Australia published an online article entitled “Easter: growing hope from heartache.” In its simplest form, the Easter message is one of new
Editorial: Gutsy women with vision
Our late founder, editor and award-winning publisher, Clara Reyes, like other outstanding Kansas Citians we’re honoring here, left our community a better place. All positively
Sports
Deportes y más deportes…03.21.24
KC Current hace historia en la WNSLKansas City Current derrotó 5-4 a Portland Thorns el pasado fin de semana en el debut de la temporada
Deportes y más deportes… 03.07.24
Entre lágrimas, Jason Kelce anuncia su retiro de la NFLJason Kelce, hermano mayor de Travis Kelce, anunció su retiro de la NFL tras 13 temporadas
Deportes y más deportes…04.11.24
Inolvidable. Real Madrid y Manchester City nos dieron el partido del añoEl Real Madrid y el Manchester City empataron a tres en un partidazo jugado en el Santiago Bernabéu por la ida de los cuartos de final de la UEFA Champions League.Los dirigidos por Pep Guardiola sorprendieron desde el inicio
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
Entretenimiento
Contain the Rain offers reimbursements for JoCo residents
By Tere Siqueira This spring, stormwater runoff is being tackled head-on by Contain the Rain, a program available for residents in cities across Johnson County, Kansas.Through
Spectacular Circus coming to KC
By Chara Circus-lovers can get their fill of acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and clowns this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.The Spectacular Circus will stage performances
“The Mystery of Christmas” returns
By Tere Siqueira A familiar holiday tale is getting a new treatment.The Dramatic Truth Ballet School of Kansas City, Missouri, will present a series of
Lugo growing her music career
By Roberta PardoElizabeth “Eli” Lugo’s music career is growing.Lugo started singing when she was 6. A DJ at an event at her local church heard
El último adiós a Octavio Ocaña
¿Quién era Octavio Ocaña?El actor de 22 años tuvo una corta, pero fructífera carrera en la televisión, su personaje más recordado fue Benito en la
Travel
Street talk: Traveling during a pandemic
By Angie BaldelomarAs more places reopen, more people are traveling again.Recently, Dos Mundos asked some people in the community who had traveled about their experiences.
Get used to new way of traveling
Commentary by Tere Siqueira In a COVID-19 world, it is essential to learn a new way of traveling.The World Travel and Tourism Council has developed
CDC issues travel recommendations for fully vaccinated people
By Chara On April 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new travel guidelines for people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.People
Factors to Consider When Moving to a New City
Guest Post Hire A Helper Saying sayonara to your humble abode in search of new opportunities and a change of scenery? You’re not alone—the average
Wonderful World: Discover Asheville
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about a city in the United States that has a unique natural beauty
Immigration
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for April 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such as
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for March 2024
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: What is the U-Visa?
The U Visa is for people who have been victims of certain crimes in the U.S. and have helped with the investigation. This is demonstrated
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for February 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: TPS Updates!
Attention TPS holders and Venezuelans that entered prior to July 31, 2023 – Now is the time for action! Many of you have had TPS