Community + Kansas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
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 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
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.
June 5, 2009
Robbers have hit Hispanic businesses in Johnson County 16 times since November. – Kansas
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
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 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
September 16, 2008
5th Annual MANA de Topeka Awards
September 15, 2008
“No Gracias” For Mexican Restaurants at Hispanic Celebration – Health Department does not let Los Potrillos and Chikuitos serve food – Salinas, Kansas
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.
July 28, 2008
Puerto Ricans living in Wichita connect at second annual event – Kansas
July 15, 2008
Politicians Courting Hispanic Voters; Topekans React
June 30, 2008
Jump in Hispanics energizes economy in Kansas county
June 19, 2008
Alliance Plans Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Workers – 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
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
December 3, 2007
Immigrants gather to address arrests, other concerns – Dodge City, Kansas
November 28, 2007
School event aims to involve Hispanic dads – Wichita
October 22, 2007
Mexican Village sign dedicated – Dodge City, 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 4, 2007
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 18, 2007
KCK restaurateur David Alvarado dies – Kansas City, Kansas
September 10, 2007
Library exhibits Hispanic history – Wichita
September 9, 2007
Latina leaders in the Topeka community recognized
July 23, 2007
Topeka NAACP Welcomes Hispanic Leader
April 24, 2007
Dodge City post office becomes bilingual – Kansas
April 22, 2007
Government bodies devoid of Hispanics – Wichita, Kansas
April 3, 2007
Hispanic Chamber marks year of growth – Wichita, Kansas
March 27, 2007
Hispanic development group picks Bernardo Ramirez as new exec – Kansas City
March 5, 2007
Project aims to help Hispanics gain lost wages -Kansas City
January 26, 2007
Mary Lou Jaramillo named first female CEO of El Centro, Inc. – Kansas City
December 17, 2006
Emporia’s Bilingual Christmas Pageant – Kansas
