Blogante News + Kansas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
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 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
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 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
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’
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
March 24, 2008
Immigration law in Kansas brings upheaval for mixed couples, where one is illegal
March 10, 2008
In-state tuition for immigrants looks safe – Kansas
February 26, 2008
Letter: Hispanic issues ignored – Hispanic Day at the Kansas Statehouse
February 14, 2008
Immigration debate gets emotional – Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.
February 13, 2008
Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas
February 11, 2008
Objections to immigration bills growing – Kansas
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 8, 2008
U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda addresses immigration issues – Kansas
December 3, 2007
Immigrants gather to address arrests, other concerns – Dodge City, Kansas
October 25, 2007
University of Kansas to provide information on college preparation to Latino high school students
