News (Noticias) for Missouri
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November 5, 2009
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil
October 29, 2009
As an artist and a yoga guru in Kansas City, Maria Calderon, 25, is in touch with herself and her surroundings.
October 17, 2009
The interpretation of immigration – A Kansas City asylum case could provide the impetus for the reform of unfair and inconsistent policy
October 12, 2009
Being Latino: A Vocal Montage – Kansas City Public Library talk about Being Latino in America, our past and our future.
October 9, 2009
Scholarship Program Aims To Keep Hispanic Students In School in Kansas City – (video) – About 50% of Hispanic students in the school district will drop out
October 7, 2009
The growing pains for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis are about to go away – expands space, services
September 30, 2009
The foreclosure crisis has brought a particular set of issues to Latino immigrants in the Kansas City area. Because of language barriers and the lack of a credit history, many immigrants are vulnerable to predatory lenders. They haven’t faced more foreclosures than other groups. But when they do have housing problems, there are a few places where they can turn for help.
Learning English A Family Affair – Latinos in Jefferson City, Missouri
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 2, 2009
St. Louis Hispanic Chamber Opens Technology Center – Sen. Bond to Cut Ribbon – October 9th, 2009
August 27, 2009
Royals host Viva Los Royals celebration on September 5 – Musical Group WAR to Headline Pre-Game Concert; Entertainer Angelica Vale to Emcee Annual Event
August 26, 2009
The University of Missouri set an enrollment record this year for black and Hispanic freshmen.
August 25, 2009
Reaching out – Centro Latino director takes vegan options to the First Ward – Columbia, MO
August 24, 2009
Kansas City women are convinced coup in Honduras was military
August 11, 2009
Kansas City police reach out to Hispanics in Northeast area
August 3, 2009
KC-area Latinos air concerns about education in forum with White House adviser Juan Sepulveda
July 20, 2009
Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach
July 16, 2009
The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City signed an agreement earlier this month with the Johnson County Library to provide entrepreneurial guidance in Spanish at the library’s facilities.
July 13, 2009
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis is getting new digs. The organization plans to move this fall to a first-floor suite in the former South Side National Bank building at Grand and Gravois.
June 9, 2009
St. Louis area Hispanics are a small but growing community
June 5, 2009
A federal appeals panel has upheld a suburban St. Louis town’s ordinance prohibiting the hiring of illegal immigrants, a case that could have national implications. – Valley Park
May 14, 2009
8th Annual Conference Cambio de Colores (Change of Colors) 2009 Latinos in the Heartland St. Louis, Missouri May 18-20, 2009
April 29, 2009
Tony Gonzalez bids Kansas City Chiefs goodbye
April 10, 2009
Quinceañera brings culture to Columbia, Missouri
March 25, 2009
The Missouri Court of Appeals agreed Tuesday with a decision by the Jackson County Circuit Court that the Kansas City Hispanic Association of Contractors Enterprise and Diaz Construction Co. did not have grounds to bring the lawsuit and that the affirmative action policy regarding tax-increment financing projects did not allow lawsuits claiming damages. Regarding construction of the H&R Block headquarters
February 16, 2009
Linda Martinez, an attorney from St. Louis, confirmed as Missouri economic development director
January 26, 2009
Missouri immigration restrictions take effect in 2009
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 12, 2008
Los indocumentados en Missouri enfrentarán en 2009 unas leyes de inmigración más severas
November 21, 2008
She has been anchoring at KMBC-9 for almost 25 years, but now Maria Antonia, considered Kansas City’s most recognizable Hispanic journalist, has been pulled off the anchor chair and is suing KMBC for gender and age discrimination
November 18, 2008
Albert Pujols elegido Jugador Más Valioso de la Liga Nacional
Albert Pujols powers way to second National League MVP award
Ozarks Bishop Learns Spanish to Better Minister to Latinos
November 17, 2008
The University of Missouri-Kansas City posted a 6.1 percent gain in its total minority enrollment and a 17 percent increase in Hispanic freshmen.
November 11, 2008
Hispanic voters in Columbia, across U.S. supported Obama
November 4, 2008
Spanish, Obama, and Cambio in St. Louis
October 23, 2008
Michael Zambrana, owner of Pangea Inc in St. Louis named Hispanic Businessman of the Year by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo
October 1, 2008
Tony Gonzalez Unhappy He Didn’t Break NFL record for receiving yardage for tight ends at Kansas City’s Arrowhead
September 29, 2008
Latino Entrepreneurs Prosper in Ozarks
September 15, 2008
Missouri State University celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Movies, Latin dance workshops and a fashion show are among the events.
September 11, 2008
Guadalupe Center doles out honors at Blanco y Negro Awards gala – Kansas City
September 9, 2008
What’s called the new sanctuary movement is growing in Kansas City, too, where faith leaders have created an organization called Immigrant Justice Advocacy Movement. KC Currents’ Sylvia Maria Gross has this story of a Kansas City Kansas family who turned to a group of church pastors when they thought they were about to be turned in.
September 8, 2008
The race between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain is shaping up to be a tight one. And as Missouri’s Latino population increases, political analysts say it’s Latinos that are becoming an important demographic for both candidates.
August 28, 2008
First-year Hispanic enrollment increased 29.7% at the University of Missouri
August 17, 2008
Despite growing presence, Hispanic vote untapped – Joplin, Missouri
August 14, 2008
The idea of a Tony Peña Jr. bobblehead promotion seems more than a bit odd right now considering his limited role on the team. But the Royals have little choice but to go ahead with the promotion, which is part of “Hispanic Heritage Night” on Sept. 6.
August 12, 2008
The Hispanic population around Kansas City is growing four times faster than the overall growth of the metro area, according to new estimates from the census bureau.
August 10, 2008
Wizards reaching out to Latino fans in Kansas City
August 4, 2008
Nerman Museum show highlights Hispanic weavers – Kansas City
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is setting forth a new priority to assess the feasibility of creating a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. – Missouri
July 30, 2008
The president of a Kansas City roofing company pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to hire illegal immigrants. Tony Evans, 49, of Stilwell in Johnson County, was president of Mid-Continent Specialists and later Metro Roofing Services. His co-defendant, Luis Hernandez-Bautista, pleaded guilty last week.
July 29, 2008
Sarah Steelman’s late ad push stresses immigration – Missouri senate race
July 21, 2008
Sister Cities Association Brings Latino Life to Ozarks – Springfield, Missouri y Tlaquepaque, Mexico
Kansas City police program reaches out to Hispanics – Department’s Spanish immersion program expanding
July 16, 2008
Local business honored by Hispanic Chamber – The Gonzalez Cos – St. Louis
July 15, 2008
Class Targets Spanish-Speaking Preschoolers – !Listo! Summer School in Columbia, Missouri
July 10, 2008
¡Adelante! looks to the radio – Missouri
July 9, 2008
Gov. Blunt: New illegal immigration bill among ‘strongest legislation in the country’ – Missouri
June 26, 2008
Hispanics live in a divided world — “coconuts” — brown on the outside and white on the inside.
June 24, 2008
Missouri gets federal funding for Real ID program
June 17, 2008
Media Moves: Christina Medina to join KCTV
June 9, 2008
Writers focus on Midwest Latinos – Kansas City-based Latino Writers Collective
June 5, 2008
Guild of Latino Fine Arts throws a street party to celebrate community. – Kansas City
May 27, 2008
Accused of ‘acting white’ – (two Latino highschoolers in Sedalia, Missouri)
John Brummett: Kansas City safe from Mexican invasion – (Secure Arkansas)
May 19, 2008
Kansas City musician explores Panamanian roots through music – Making Movies
Missouri lawmakers send illegal immigration bill to Gov. Blunt
May 15, 2008
Missouri Senate OKs illegal immigration bill
May 14, 2008
Missouri lawmakers continue immigration debate
May 12, 2008
Does illegal immigration lead to more crime? – St. Louis area
May 8, 2008
Kansas City’s Hispanic contractors say H&R Block didn’t earn its tax break
April 27, 2008
St. Louis Hispanic Scholarship Applications Accepted
April 25, 2008
‘¡Ask a Mexican!’ columnist speaks – Columbia, Missouri
Magazine caters to Hispanic community – St. Joseph, Missouri
Missouri Governor candidates find Hispanic issues on their plates
April 22, 2008
Luis Silverio looks at good baseball life – Third-base coach remembers injury that turned him to coaching
April 21, 2008
Kansas City Royals launch official Spanish website – losroyals.com debuts April 21
Proposal to limit aid for illegal immigrants – Missouri
April 15, 2008
University of Missouri’s HALO hosts Midwest conference
April 10, 2008
Missouri House backs curbs on illegal immigrants – (looks like Missouri might be going the way of Oklahoma – makes me want to move out this state)
Conference aims at acceptance of cultural differences – Cambio de Colores: Latinos in Missouri
April 7, 2008
Pain of crackdown on illegal immigrants personified – St. Louis
Seventh annual Cambio de Colores conference focuses on integration of Latinos
Hispanics key to University of Missouri event – Cambio de Colores: Latinos in Missouri
Cambio de Colores speakers explore immigration, diversity – Columbia, Missouri
April 2, 2008
Missouri Senate passes immigration bill on voice vote; one more vote will send it to House
March 31, 2008
New Education Program Builds Steps To Success For Kansas City’s Latino Youth – National Council of La Raza
March 17, 2008
Missouri treasurer misread illegal immigration study – Sarah Steelman
March 13, 2008
Missouri bill would bar illegal immigrants from colleges
CAMBIO DE COLORES (CHANGE OF COLORS) 2008—LATINOS IN MISSOURI SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE: “UNITING CULTURES – UNIENDO CULTURAS” IN COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
March 5, 2008
Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman declares illegal immigrants cost state at least $26 million a year – (immigration playing part in race for Governor)
A uniting force: Hispanic radio station offers window into Spanish-speaking community – Carthage, Missouri
February 27, 2008
Catholic schools select De La Torre for superintendent – Kansas City
February 21, 2008
‘Interlingual’ poet to visit Park University – Brenda Cardenas – Kansas City
February 20, 2008
Castro’s resignation prompts skepticism – St. Louis
February 14, 2008
Yadier Molina is set to pursue his golden dream – Cardinals
February 11, 2008
Hispanics express solidarity with Republicans – Missouri Politics
February 7, 2008
Federal judges split on local crackdowns on illegal immigration – Pennsylvania vs Missouri decisions??
February 5, 2008
Federal judge upholds Missouri town’s ordinance punishing businesses that hire illegal immigrants – Valley Park
Undercover Producer Buys Illegal Prescriptions At Local Stores – Local Pharmacist Warns Illegal Prescriptions From Mexico Pose Risk – Kansas City – (Is buying antibiotics without a perscription that bad?
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