News (Noticias) for Kansas
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November 12, 2009
Caminos: Jonathan Suarez – Life of Experiences – of Kansas City KS is a well-traveled man which becomes his 90 years of age
October 1, 2009
Call to Action to Help More Hispanic Children – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka is issuing a challenge to the Latino community, as we head into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 17, 2009
Kansas State University will use a special $50,000 grant to expand university efforts for the retention and academic success of Latino students.
September 10, 2009
Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the full spectrum of Latino arts at the Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kan.
September 3, 2009
Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week.
August 24, 2009
Entravision launches Univision affiliate in Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas
Dillons officials on Monday announced plans for the company’s first Hispanic-themed store – Witchita, Kansas
August 5, 2009
A group of Topekans are ready to launch a program to encourage Latino high school students to not only earn their diplomas but also get college degrees and take on leadership roles in their community.
August 3, 2009
About 3,000 years’ worth of Mexican artistry makes up one of the latest Wichita Art Museum exhibits. “Los Artes de Mexico,” or “The Arts of Mexico,” runs until Sept. 6 and features work from artists such as painter and muralist Diego Rivera.
July 20, 2009
Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach
June 5, 2009
Robbers have hit Hispanic businesses in Johnson County 16 times since November. – Kansas
May 29, 2009
The University of Kansas has hired a special recruiter to work with the growing Latino population in southwest Kansas. Toni Casados
March 21, 2009
HISPANIC WOMEN HOPE TO RE-ENERGIZE WICHITA GROUP – Hispanic women hope to re-energize group
March 16, 2009
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed Wichita State University student Paul Cruz to a commission addressing Hispanic affairs. – Kansas
March 15, 2009
Despite the economic downturn, local Hispanic bakeries and tortillerias here are booming while gaining more Anglo customers. – Kansas
March 10, 2009
After bringing new leadership and diplomacy to the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its president, CiCi Rojas, is being tapped to do the same for the Republican Party in Kansas.
December 28, 2008
Kansas City Kansas Community College will expand its English as a Second Language program, hoping to eventually reach up to 500 students a semester.
December 22, 2008
Kansas legislators who want to crack down on illegal immigration are changing their strategy for getting something passed. – to deal with illegal immigration through smaller bills next year
December 15, 2008
Methodists hope to unify Hispanics. The Latino population has been growing in Jackson County, but it remains largely fractured, community leaders say. To bring Hispanics together, the Latino Community Center opens today in Holton. – Kansas
November 19, 2008
More than 150 area high school students and their counselors attended the Latino Leadership Summit last month at the University of Kansas.
September 24, 2008
Albert Guardado, Olympic gold medal boxer, returns to his alma mater, Washburn, to speak about his “Olympic Dream” – Kansas
September 16, 2008
5th Annual MANA de Topeka Awards
Former Wichita State star Jason Perez knows not many Hispanics make it in big-time college basketball. He knows because his hometown newspaper once did a story documenting the numbers.
September 15, 2008
“No Gracias” For Mexican Restaurants at Hispanic Celebration – Health Department does not let Los Potrillos and Chikuitos serve food – Salinas, Kansas
September 10, 2008
Council seeks to spur Hispanic enrollment – University of Kansas Provost creates Latino Vision Council to attempt to draw in more minority students.
August 26, 2008
University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Introduces New Latino/a Studies Minor
August 20, 2008
In his first trip to Wichita, the president and chief executive of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offered praise to the local chamber and a promise to collaborate.
August 17, 2008
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Wichita Catholic school policy requiring students to speak only English didn’t break any civil rights laws.
August 14, 2008
English-Only Trial: Day Two – Three families are suing Saint Anne Catholic School in Wichita for discrimination because of its “English-only” rule.
August 5, 2008
Educators from every educational level and Hispanic community leaders from across Kansas have formed the Latino Vision Council to help recruit and retain more Hispanic students at the University of Kansas.
July 28, 2008
Puerto Ricans living in Wichita connect at second annual event – Kansas
July 24, 2008
Kansas legislators talked tough about immigration reforms before the last session started. But in the end, they couldn’t agree on any. Changes in state law may be unlikely in the next session, too, if the views of south-central Kansas legislative candidates are any indication.
July 21, 2008
Mariachi Mama in Topeka, Kansas
July 15, 2008
Politicians Courting Hispanic Voters; Topekans React
July 10, 2008
Before passing draconian immigration bill, one state (Kansas) conducts self-audit to see if illegal immigration hype matches the facts (Latina Lista)
June 30, 2008
Jump in Hispanics energizes economy in Kansas county
June 19, 2008
Snippet: Comic book writer, Jai Nitz from Lawrence, Kansas, wrote the first Spanish-only project released by DC Comics. It’s the June edition of ‘The Blue Beetle’
Alliance Plans Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Workers – Wichita, Kansas
June 17, 2008
Immigrant case puts hospital in a bind – A woman seriously injured in a fall several months ago is illegally in the U.S., which means she is not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. – Wichita
June 5, 2008
Orlando Dominguez crafts future while in college – McPherson, Kansas
May 20, 2008
Families sue St. Anne over ‘English only’ – English must be spoken at all times during school day – Wichita, Kansas
May 5, 2008
Mexico Governor, City Discuss Relations – Durango & Wichita
April 30, 2008
New Officers elected at Kansas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Annual State Convention
April 24, 2008
Wichita Hispanic Chamber to honor three members – Kansas
April 16, 2008
University of Kansas Taps Leaders Across Kansas for First Meeting of Latino Vision Council
April 13, 2008
Kansas General Market Property buys Hispanic Newspaper – Tiempos in Wichita
March 24, 2008
Immigration law in Kansas brings upheaval for mixed couples, where one is illegal
March 20, 2008
Kansas targets employers who don’t pay immigrant workers
March 10, 2008
In-state tuition for immigrants looks safe – Kansas
March 9, 2008
Immigration laws affect mixed families – Kansas
February 26, 2008
Kansas opens debate on illegal immigration
Letter: Hispanic issues ignored – Hispanic Day at the Kansas Statehouse
Hispanic voters voice support for Democratic presidential candidates – Dodge City, Kansas
February 18, 2008
Proof of citizenship before voter registration is debated in Kansas
February 14, 2008
Immigration debate gets emotional – Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.
Wichita Hispanic Chamber panel to talk about marketing
February 13, 2008
Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas
February 11, 2008
Objections to immigration bills growing – Kansas
Strict Oklahoma law on immigration will affect Kansas
January 31, 2008
Oklahoma business leaders have a word of advice for Kansas lawmakers rushing to impose harsh new anti-immigrant penalties and mandates on businesses: Don’t go there.
January 29, 2008
Kansas University Conference to Explore Ever-growing Latino/a Population, Effect on Kansas
January 28, 2008
Missouri and Kansas are pushing tougher laws on illegal immigration
Kansas Law to Affect Driver’s Licenses
January 24, 2008
Kansas Democrats pitch their immigration reform bill – go after employers, not immigrants
January 23, 2008
Assess costs of immigration, new laws
Did You Know? In Kansas, state government spent $1 million last year complying with a federal proof-of-citizenship requirement for HealthWave, the state children’s health insurance program for low-income families. How many illegal immigrants did the dragnet nab? One.
January 8, 2008
U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda addresses immigration issues – Kansas
January 2, 2008
Economic inequality is key to immigration
December 3, 2007
Immigrants gather to address arrests, other concerns – Dodge City, Kansas
November 28, 2007
School event aims to involve Hispanic dads – Wichita
November 25, 2007
Kansas health officials trying to help ‘Mexican Mennonites’
November 11, 2007
Film gives Hispanic vets a voice – “Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered”
October 26, 2007
Catholic school’s English-only rule draws parent complaints – Wichita, Kansas
October 25, 2007
University of Kansas to provide information on college preparation to Latino high school students
October 22, 2007
Mexican Village sign dedicated – Dodge City, Kansas
October 15, 2007
Spain’s Abengoa to build U.S. biomass ethanol plant in Kansas
October 14, 2007
Hispanics make up the majority of USD 443’s students – Dodge City, Kansas – (elementary schools are 80% Hispanic)
October 11, 2007
Local Spanish-language show marks first year – Al Dia Con Sabor Latino – Wichita, Kansas
October 8, 2007
Latino artist’s sign sets Kansas City’s West Side apart from the neighboring Crossroads
October 4, 2007
Hispanic group honors Latinas – Mana de Wichita
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007
September 26, 2007
Senator Roberts Announces $1.7 Million in grants to three Kansas Colleges
September 24, 2007
My Story By Martha Sanchez – Javier Mendoza – Fugitive – from America’s most wanted
September 18, 2007
KCK restaurateur David Alvarado dies – Kansas City, Kansas
September 13, 2007
Immigrants’ kids grow up in dual-language world – Kansas
Rally for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Wichita
September 11, 2007
US pastors deal with fearful immigrants after tribal raid – Wichita, Kansas
September 10, 2007
Library exhibits Hispanic history – Wichita
September 9, 2007
Latina leaders in the Topeka community recognized
Latino hip-hop hits a note – Wichita, Kansas
August 22, 2007
Royals Set “Viva Los Royals” Celebration
August 21, 2007
Did You Know? While unauthorized entry into the United States is illegal, being in the country after having entered illegally is not necessarily a crime, according to a new ruling by the Kansas Court of Appeals.
Spanish-speaking residents in southeast Kansas will soon have a new radio channel. – Pittsburg
August 20, 2007
New license law has ripple effect on illegal immigrants – Kansas (you need a social security number now)
August 18, 2007
Meatpacking remakes rural U.S. towns in new immigration frontier- Dodge City, Kansas
August 16, 2007
U.S. Attorney In Kansas Says Tribe Being Investigated
August 13, 2007
Hispanic Chamber adds executive director – Abel Perez – Wichita, Kansas
July 23, 2007
Topeka NAACP Welcomes Hispanic Leader
July 9, 2007
Kansas Hispanic activist says he’ll return to Mexico
July 1, 2007
Hispanic Reformation – The number of Spanish-speaking evangelicals is growing, in Wichita and across the U.S.
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