tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35088322011-08-21T15:50:27.575-05:00KC HispanicOnline Guide to Kansas City's Latino communityRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comBlogger2091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-20715805773339127472011-05-07T12:35:00.003-05:002011-05-07T12:45:18.757-05:00Josefa ParraRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-29155287890483336402010-04-29T15:07:00.002-05:002010-04-29T18:34:12.756-05:00¡Viva!¡Viva!May 7 – June 18, 2010First Friday Receptions: May 7th, 6 – 9pmSecond Reception: June 4th, 6 – 9pmMattie Rhodes Art Center is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican revolution with the exhibit ¡Viva! Throughout history, times of upheavel, turmoil and separation have inspired creative resistance, and Mexican hsitory is no Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-12312845809350390162010-04-25T21:23:00.004-05:002010-04-25T22:19:16.533-05:00Rally and Vigil on the PlazaKS/MO DREAM Alliance "We must choose morality & inclusion over hatred & exclusion. We must make our choice loud & clear, b4 the racism in Arizona comes to every state in America."Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-64959951973461103952010-04-22T18:05:00.008-05:002010-04-22T22:35:40.594-05:00Luis Rodriguez - Always RunningThe Latino Writers collective in conjunction with Guadalupe Centers Inc. invites you to an afternoon town hall with Luis Rodriguez. Author of over 14 books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, Rodriguez is one of the most influential Chicano writers of his generation. Rodriguez will hold an open conversation regarding youth and gangs. Rodriguez’s Always Running: La Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-48750493989240604612010-03-27T17:27:00.003-05:002010-03-27T17:43:43.736-05:00Vote for Crispin Rea on April 6, 2010http://www.crispin4kc.com/Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-66063711947991707822009-10-23T13:15:00.003-05:002009-10-23T13:21:57.161-05:00Mercedes Sosa - Todo cambiaTodo CambiaCambia lo superficialcambia también lo profundocambia el modo de pensarcambia todo en este mundoCambia el clima con los añoscambia el pastor su rebañoy así como todo cambiaque yo cambie no es extrañoCambia el mas fino brillantede mano en mano su brillocambia el nido el pajarillocambia el sentir un amanteCambia el rumbo el caminanteaunque esto le cause dañoy Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-29025439571487356792009-10-14T15:47:00.000-05:002009-10-14T15:48:11.015-05:00Mercedes Sosa - Solo le Pido a DiosRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-36618002214183366512009-09-23T09:03:00.005-05:002009-09-23T22:57:31.058-05:00"Day of the Dead" Art Exhibit Día de Los MuertosOctober 2 - November 20, 2009Opening ReceptionFirst Friday, October 2nd6 – 10 p.m.Second ReceptionFirst Friday, November 6th 6 – 9 p.m.Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is celebrating their annual Día de Los Muertos Exhibit. The grand opening event will celebrate the color & culture of the Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). There will be Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-15000371074368616302009-09-16T21:29:00.005-05:002009-09-19T12:43:34.914-05:00Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthPresident Barack Obama has proclaimed today Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. We celebrate the culture, the contributions and the success of our Hispanic brothers and sisters in the United States. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, 2009- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION The storyRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-16151650645929090182009-08-30T17:03:00.001-05:002009-08-30T17:05:45.922-05:00Edward KennedyRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-987240555752399762009-08-26T21:27:00.000-05:002009-08-26T21:28:24.672-05:00The Dream Shall Never Die“For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.” -- Ted KennedySource: 1980 Democratic National Convention Speech, delivered 12 August 1980, New York, NY.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-17521701066406813962009-08-23T16:08:00.001-05:002009-08-23T16:12:39.074-05:00 Cisco Kid was a friend of mineRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-9307842014541589072009-07-30T22:00:00.000-05:002009-07-30T23:58:50.494-05:00Substance Abuse Informational Meeting An informational meeting on Alcoholics Anonymouswill be held on Sunday, August 9th at 4:00pm at Mattie Rhodes Center's Northeast site. This open community meeting will be conducted in Spanish.Speakers will include members from Spanish language AA support groups in the area.Topics will include:Who is an Alcoholic?Disease of AlcoholismAA Support GroupsYoung Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-65073394899705452312009-07-27T10:01:00.000-05:002009-07-27T10:02:55.332-05:00Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole 'IZ' 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-26823917787008384872009-05-03T22:54:00.007-05:002009-05-03T23:20:39.509-05:00Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Kansas CityMay 8th, 9th, and 10that Crown CenterRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-21090344408723002202009-04-18T18:49:00.004-05:002009-04-18T18:59:32.782-05:00Día de la Familia CelebrationSunday, April 19th 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Mattie Rhodes Center148 N. Topping Kansas City, MissouriRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-68204746894671916002009-04-01T22:34:00.001-05:002009-04-01T22:34:37.800-05:00THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary___________________________________________________________FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2009STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE CESAR CHAVEZ’S BIRTHDAY President Barack Obama today made the following statement to commemorate Cesar Chavez's birthday:"Today, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, Cesar Chavez's Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-3670957108940655372009-03-29T15:50:00.004-05:002009-03-29T16:04:45.218-05:00Remembering Cesar E. Chavez¡Viva Cesar Chavez!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-62517092728039183612009-03-21T22:23:00.001-05:002009-03-21T22:27:22.419-05:00Benito JuarezRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-82951282875313129012009-03-19T23:32:00.000-05:002009-03-19T23:33:20.370-05:00Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-65325683250823047832009-03-19T20:00:00.000-05:002009-03-19T18:48:53.017-05:00Día de San JoseRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-58364769560553264692009-03-16T22:51:00.001-05:002009-03-16T22:59:49.943-05:00Cesar E. ChavezRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-69239671489950941762009-03-01T16:42:00.003-06:002009-03-01T16:50:29.502-06:00Remembering Rodolfo Corky GonzalesRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-64953279931636480742009-02-23T09:03:00.006-06:002009-02-23T09:31:28.166-06:00on kcpt tonight at 8 p.m.A Class Apart In 1951 in the town of Edna, Texas, a field hand named Pedro Hernández murdered his employer after exchanging words at a gritty cantina. From this seemingly unremarkable small-town murder emerged a landmark civil rights case that would forever change the lives and legal standing of tens Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-43847774879006397832009-02-13T15:39:00.003-06:002009-02-13T15:49:05.597-06:00The Division of Diversity, Access and Equity presents:A special sneak preview of:“A CLASS APART, A NIGHT TOGETHER”Learn how a group of Mexican American attorneys from Texas changed history.February 18, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.University of Missouri–Kansas CityAdministrative Center5115 Oak Street2nd Floor – Plaza RoomKansas City, MissouriDiscussion following film presentation moderated by:Drs. Christina Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-3354448196307043212009-02-06T22:46:00.001-06:002009-02-06T22:49:55.449-06:00Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-91298980839081128942008-12-26T23:08:00.004-06:002008-12-27T23:11:54.407-06:00Playing For Change -Stand By MeRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-23219365640641521382008-12-04T21:28:00.002-06:002008-12-07T18:38:48.479-06:00Our Lady of GuadalupeRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-23695498618379283082008-11-04T00:01:00.000-06:002008-11-04T12:10:52.566-06:00Today is Election Day Please VOTE!“We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation." --UFW founder Cesar ChavezToday is Election Day. Take twenty minutes to change your country and community. VOTE!Encourage your friends and family to vote. Please remind them about the election, and help them get to the polls.¡Si Se Puede!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-15807123494057435852008-11-02T22:00:00.000-06:002008-11-02T23:26:56.041-06:00Su Voto Es Su VozVote Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 In Kansas and MissouriPoll Hours6AM - 7PMRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-5007583852082582052008-06-14T17:44:00.000-05:002008-06-14T17:45:17.708-05:00¡Viva Obama!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-38975490488035619472008-05-20T22:00:00.000-05:002008-05-21T00:08:02.243-05:00For Obama: SI SE PUEDE CAMBIAR by Andres UsecheRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-31886079493819425642008-02-21T22:00:00.001-06:002008-02-22T19:02:46.610-06:00¡Viva Obama!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-18637760578686658932008-02-02T12:41:00.000-06:002008-02-02T13:45:22.753-06:00United for Justice and Peace - Hundreds marched to the Uptown Theater on Broadway on Friday February 1, 2008 to protest the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps Conference at the Uptown.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-86213772630084294652008-01-05T22:28:00.000-06:002008-01-05T22:35:19.010-06:00Tribute: Love of dance, family filled the life of Ceferino LozanoRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-83589582501365822632007-09-07T18:06:00.000-05:002007-09-07T18:19:06.915-05:00The sign is up at 17th and Jefferson Street - Kansas City, Missouri. Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-82400130988055858162007-09-03T12:57:00.000-05:002007-09-03T13:02:15.822-05:00 Billboard to Be Unveiled Tuesday, September 4, As Part of Effort to Secure Way-finding Signs for Westside Kansas City, MO – If you are an out-of-town visitor or even a Kansas City resident looking for the Westside, it might be hard to find, as no signs currently point to the Westside. Alfredo Parra, community activist, is looking to change that. Parra has been working for Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-16670123598283547022007-08-30T12:38:00.000-05:002007-08-30T12:48:35.198-05:00The following is a message from Alfredo Parra:"A committee to beautify the West Side by getting plants from Parks and Rec is forming. In this effort we'll be working with John Fierro. Anyone interested in being part of this committee should contact Alfredo Parra at soyalfredillo@yahoo.com or 816-472-8495. Also, I want everybody to know that the petition drive to "bring on the signs Bienvenidos alRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-73959556795123061792007-08-07T23:06:00.000-05:002007-08-07T23:09:37.491-05:00From NBC Action News - Kansas CityAug 7, 2007 10:31 PMRoad Sign RevoltPosted By: Paige HeywardKANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you don’t drive into downtown very often, it’s easy to get lost. Kansas City recently launched an effort to help you find your way to several tourist destinations, but there has been a backlash of sorts.Part of the controversy boils down to what’s a tourist attraction and what’s notRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-50634269071484164342007-07-29T18:30:00.000-05:002007-07-29T18:48:56.219-05:00Bienvenidos al WestsideKMBC's Chris Nagus covers the Westside sign issue and petition drive in this report from Channel 9 news:www.thekansascitychannel.com/video/13770554/index.html?taf=kc1Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-56580088835809540942007-05-20T15:42:00.000-05:002007-05-20T22:23:37.017-05:00From Tony's Kansas City Chicano in Kansas City"I just got back from a panel discussion on the history of the Chicano movement in Kansas City at the Mattie Rhodes Art Center . . . It's always surprising to me that so many people don't even know what the term Chicano implies while it seems to all but consume so many others.And while all of this stuff is ancient history to me, a lot of folks may Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-56497746729658930442007-05-04T23:46:00.000-05:002007-05-04T23:54:32.120-05:00La Marcha in Kansas City, Missouri on May 1, 2007 (at Avenida Cesar E. Chavez and Madison). ¡SI SE PUEDE!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-73734175164582255142007-04-27T17:19:00.000-05:002007-04-27T17:47:22.922-05:00A march and rally in support of immigration reform will be held in Kansas City on May 1. 2007. Sponsored by the Sons & Daughters of Immigrants, the march will begin at 5 p.m. on the Westside on Avenida Cesar E. Chavez. A rally in Washington Square Park will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 816.960.4605.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-16883981152379516482007-03-14T15:04:00.000-05:002007-03-18T22:17:11.925-05:00KENNEDY: NEW BEDFORD IMMIGRATION RAID DEVASTATION REMINICENT OF HURRICANE KATRINAWASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Kennedy wrote the following op-ed after meeting with families affected by the New Bedford immigration raids. “Making an example of New Bedford workers doesn't solve the problem” By Senator Edward M. Kennedy As it appears in The New Bedford Standard Times Tuesday, March 13, 2007On Sunday Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-27463573560634420562007-03-12T10:19:00.000-05:002007-03-12T10:23:47.640-05:00Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum Monday March 12, 2007 from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. to be held at the Guadalupe Center, Inc. auditorium 1015 Avenida Cesar ChavezKansas City, MO 64108 Coordinated byThe Coalition of Hispanic Organizationswith the sponsorship of Dos Mundos, KC Hispanic News, La Raza Political Club, and Westside Political Forum CommitteeRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-13285097420156524062007-02-21T23:09:00.000-06:002007-02-21T23:11:35.192-06:00Rita as RockyRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-58032176603366795982007-02-18T22:07:00.000-06:002007-02-18T22:11:15.309-06:00Rita Valenciano - KCPT Hometown HeroRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-39034783122942663252007-02-17T14:18:00.000-06:002007-02-17T17:53:58.776-06:00Rita Valenciano is a candidate for the City Council in this month's primary in Kansas City, MissouriCheck out her website at:http://ritavalenciano.comRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-83263609858652004722007-02-04T22:11:00.000-06:002007-02-04T22:13:33.359-06:00Daniel Torres - Cancion del Mariachi from Hungarian TV (Hungarian Idol)Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-91300929580188195062007-01-28T17:59:00.000-06:002007-01-28T22:00:33.709-06:00Rita Valenciano - City Council Candidate for the 4th District At-Large in Kansas City, MOsource: ritavalenciano.comRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-28890095050716834622007-01-15T18:10:00.000-06:002007-01-15T18:12:07.367-06:00Robert F. Kennedy's Statement on Dr. King's Death - MontageRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-75058410569223575042007-01-14T13:15:00.000-06:002007-01-14T13:54:33.052-06:00From today's IndyStar.com Remembering The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.Living King's ValuesPerseveranceOlga Villa ParraRecommended by: The Rev. Kenneth Taylor, director of the Office of Multicultural Ministry, Archdiocese of Indianapolis."One of Martin Luther King Jr.'s values is perseverance," Taylor said. "He took the leadership of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. At his death in 1968, he was Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1167711785354162652007-01-01T22:21:00.000-06:002007-01-01T22:23:06.090-06:00Los PanchosRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1165902741342774272006-12-11T23:49:00.000-06:002006-12-12T16:08:09.236-06:00Our Lady of GuadalupeRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1163999065692646542006-11-19T23:03:00.000-06:002006-11-19T23:04:26.326-06:00And so this is ChristmasRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1163361111856770342006-11-12T13:50:00.000-06:002006-11-12T13:51:52.440-06:00Amor Eterno - Juan GabrielRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1159116550098143392006-09-24T11:44:00.000-05:002006-09-24T11:53:51.223-05:00Free Chess Lessons at Irene Ruiz LibraryFree Chess lessons are available on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. at Irene Ruiz Branch Library, 2017 West Pennway, Kansas City, MO, 64108. If you would like to join Jorge and volunteer to teach Chess and form a Chess Club –contact Julie Robinson at Ruiz Branch Library –816.701.3587 or Lynda Callon – Westside CAN Center 816.842.1298For more information:http://Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157904969693305742006-09-10T10:57:00.000-05:002006-09-10T11:32:19.566-05:00America the Beautiful - Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora America the BeautifulFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"America the Beautiful" is an American patriotic song which rivals "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States, in popularity.HistoryThe words are by Katharine Lee Bates, an English teacher at Wellesley College. She had taken a train trip to Colorado Springs, Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157514249374022842006-09-05T22:42:00.000-05:002006-09-05T22:44:10.533-05:00Granada - Three TenorsRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157386778756232532006-09-04T11:17:00.000-05:002006-09-04T11:30:03.256-05:00Little Joe y La Familia - Las PolkitasThis is a polka medley performed by Little Joe Y La Familia featuring Joel Guzman on accordion.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157307858696645832006-09-03T13:22:00.000-05:002006-09-03T13:24:18.783-05:00Bob Dylan - 1963Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157306569544422212006-09-03T13:02:00.000-05:002006-09-03T13:07:19.643-05:00Pancho and Lefty - Willie Nelson & Bob DylanFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Pancho and Lefty" is a folk song written by Townes Van Zandt which was notably covered by such artists as Emmylou Harris and Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson (as a duet). The song tells the story of a Mexican bandit named Pancho and a more enigmatic character Lefty. The song tells of Pancho's death and implies that he Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1157259101764980052006-09-02T23:50:00.000-05:002006-09-02T23:51:42.146-05:00Selena - Last DanceRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1156479218873523562006-08-24T23:12:00.000-05:002006-08-24T23:13:39.070-05:00Vivo Por EllaRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1156392695829092562006-08-23T23:11:00.000-05:002006-08-23T23:11:36.013-05:00Luciano Pavarotti and Enrique Iglesias sing Cielito Lindo at Pavorotti and Friends for Cambodia and Tibet in Italy. (2000) Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1156308339743429172006-08-22T23:44:00.000-05:002006-08-22T23:45:39.976-05:00Bob DylanRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1156217270673645972006-08-21T22:26:00.000-05:002006-08-21T22:27:51.070-05:00Alicia VillarealRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1154920580479569932006-08-06T22:02:00.000-05:002006-08-06T22:50:35.103-05:00Theresa Garza is running for the Jackson County Legislature from the 1st District At-Large. The primary election is on Tuesday, August 8th.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1154894825624940762006-08-06T15:05:00.000-05:002006-08-06T15:07:05.970-05:00Mariachi Vargas - el cascabelRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1154489225719959202006-08-01T22:26:00.000-05:002006-08-01T22:27:05.996-05:00Los Lobos - La BambaRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1153457013673416422006-07-20T23:42:00.000-05:002006-07-20T23:43:33.920-05:00SelenaRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1153195445379501942006-07-17T23:02:00.000-05:002006-07-17T23:04:05.660-05:00Mercedes Sosa - Gracias a la VidaRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1150593699015282072006-06-17T20:21:00.000-05:002006-06-17T20:40:07.583-05:00Mary Lou Jaramillo at Mattie Rhodes Center's Open HouseRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1150593482336083382006-06-17T20:14:00.000-05:002006-06-17T20:18:02.456-05:00tony botello interviewing mary lou jaramillo at mattie rhodes center's open houseRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1150593230981483752006-06-17T20:10:00.000-05:002006-06-17T20:42:05.896-05:00joe faus, muralist, at mattie rhodes center's open houseRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1150080218844894412006-06-11T21:43:00.000-05:002006-06-11T21:47:22.456-05:00juan gabriel & alejandro fernandezRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1149729900362045932006-06-07T20:24:00.000-05:002006-06-08T23:32:38.153-05:00Gerardo Martinez - Mattie Rhodes Center - Kansas City, Missouri Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1149652828101800652006-06-06T22:59:00.000-05:002006-06-06T23:00:28.556-05:00Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1148945042457493152006-05-29T18:21:00.000-05:002006-05-29T18:24:02.703-05:00I received this poem from Ricardo today:Downtown Bus RidesRicardo ParraMay 25, 2006Mom and I waited in the coldmorning winter airfor the busthat took us downtownwhere we transferredto go to the children’s hospitalfor weekly asthma shots,exams and skin testsevery Thursday.We did this for five years.I was the translator at age 7.(At least this is the way I remembered it.)Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1146433744644410842006-04-30T16:36:00.000-05:002006-04-30T16:49:05.446-05:00May 1 Rally to Support Immigration ReformLiberty Memorial, 100 West 26th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Contact Information: Sons and Daughters of Immigrants - Hijos y Hijas de Inmigrantes Phone: 816-931-2655e-mail: jayala@shgyouth.com"The agenda invites community voices to reflect on a peaceful and just comprehensive immigration reform. We will hear about voter registration Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1146377056476488062006-04-30T01:02:00.000-05:002006-04-30T01:06:44.533-05:00¡Sí se puede!Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1146289271963256562006-04-29T00:40:00.000-05:002006-07-22T15:45:47.406-05:00mama - il divoRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1144904930242963842006-04-13T00:04:00.000-05:002006-04-13T00:16:20.786-05:00Mas fotos de la marcha - Kansas City - 10 de abril 2006Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1144813492350823142006-04-11T22:44:00.000-05:002006-04-11T22:58:08.153-05:00 From Tony's Kansas City Kansas City - April 10, 2006 "It was a pretty big turnout, I'd estimate a little more than a couple thousand which dwarfs the local anti-war protests. Downtown traffic was stalled but that's normally the case around 5 in the afternoon. Still, there were plenty of people there holding American flags and chanting "Si, se puede."Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1143673035282791202006-03-29T16:54:00.000-06:002006-03-29T17:01:21.920-06:00DIA NACIONAL DE ACCION PARA LA REFORMA MIGRATORIA10 De Abril 20065-6:30PM ILUS DAVIS PARK—11th Street Entre Locust y Oak Kansas City, MissouriAHORA ES EL MOMENTO para influir el voto del Senado de los EEUU sobre la reforma migratoria Tenemos que decir a nuestros Senadores: ¡Rechacen H.R. 4437 y las propuestas ilógicas y contra-inmigrantes! ¡Apoya a las soluciones que proveerán un camino hasta laRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1143400467069223532006-03-26T13:11:00.000-06:002006-03-26T13:31:42.310-06:00Reporting in the Los Angeles TimesMore Than 500,000 Rally in L.A. for Immigrants' RightsBy Teresa Watanabe and Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer2:51 PM PST, March 25, 2006"Joining what some are calling the nation's largest mobilization of immigrants ever, hundreds of thousands of people boisterously marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to protest federal legislation that would crack down on Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1142553958758143682006-03-16T18:04:00.000-06:002006-03-16T18:10:20.043-06:00From HBO films:"A film with a powerful message that resonates 38 years after the events it depicts occurred, Walkout is the stirring true story of the Chicano students of East LA, who in 1968 staged several dramatic walkouts in their high schools to protest academic prejudice and dire school conditions. Aided by a popular and progressive young teacher, Sal Castro, Paula Crisostomo and a group of Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1142486663179011012006-03-15T23:24:00.000-06:002006-03-15T23:27:05.560-06:00From the Consulado De Mexico en Chicago"En un acto sin precedente, más de 100 mil personas de distintas nacionalidades se manifestaron el viernes 10 de marzo en Chicago contra la iniciativa de ley 4437 y a favor de una reforma justa para los migrantes que ya radican en este país, en lo que podría considerarse una de las marchas más copiosas registradas en este país y la más numerosa encabezada Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1141420052735724602006-03-03T15:06:00.000-06:002006-03-03T15:07:32.746-06:003rd Annual Fiesta MexicanaSunday, March 12, 2006Noon - 6 p.m.Celebrate the spirit of Mexico with live music, traditional dancing, and great local food at Union Station. For the third year, Sprint Festival Plaza will be transformed into a Mexican-style marketplace with food vendors and merchants displaying their wares. Highlights of this year's family-friendly Fiesta include: » Performances by Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1138383516675220222006-01-27T11:35:00.000-06:002006-01-27T11:38:36.676-06:00Mattie Rhodes Center's Nuestra Familia office has moved.From the Northeast News"We're looking forward to meeting with the Nuestra Familia staff at their new and much bigger headquarters. "Our Family" is the Northeast office of the Mattie Rhodes Center (over on the West Side since 1894) and has moved from the Children's Memorial Lutheran Church across from the Northeast Middle School to the formerRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1132351800430824392005-11-18T17:08:00.000-06:002005-11-18T16:12:18.886-06:00Reading: Saturday, November 19, 7-9:00 pmThe Latino Writers Collective will be sharing their poetry and prose composed during their writing sessions. Included in the group of readers will be Angela Cervantes reading some of her new work that is featured in Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul. The reading will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1130354184112565882005-10-26T14:13:00.000-05:002005-10-26T14:16:24.120-05:00"Neighbor Jerry Tooley found calaveras Frida and Diego in the alley between I-35 and Jefferson (1600 Block). Most of the bones are still there. Frida and Diego were stolen Thursday, October 13th at about 11:30 pm by neighborhood youth. Diego's suit was missing but we now have new clothes for him , thanks to Mr. Lopez at the Good Shepherd Thrift Shop across the street . Frida too has been Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1129693596375035922005-10-18T22:45:00.000-05:002005-10-18T22:53:02.723-05:00A wave of mostly Latino workers from across the U.S., Mexico and Latin America is dealing with cultural ignorance, strained resources and tense race relations as they rebuild the Big Easy and other cities and towns.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1129503081471084142005-10-16T17:49:00.000-05:002005-10-16T17:51:21.476-05:00Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1128394040003204292005-10-03T21:45:00.000-05:002005-10-18T23:01:46.620-05:00Kansas City to welcome Mexican, Canadian officials at trade conferenceGovernment leaders from Mexico, Canada and the United States will participate in the first North American Works conference in Kansas City. The conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14, will focus on expanding economic opportunities and entrepreneurial links among the nations.For more information visit the City's website at: http://Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1127861193756731642005-09-27T18:45:00.000-05:002005-09-27T17:46:33.763-05:00Did you know:"La Quinta Semana Binacional de Salud se llevará a cabo del 8 al 16 de Octubre del 2005 y Chicago ha sido elegido como sede de la inauguración debido a que es el tercer Estado con la población Latinoamericana más grande en EE UU y el 66 % de la población es de origen mexicano."This is the link:http://portal.sre.gob.mx/ime/pdf/BHWAgI.pdfRobert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1126754215130331812005-09-14T22:13:00.000-05:002005-09-14T22:16:55.136-05:00John Fierro, development director at the Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, has been appointed to the Kansas City Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1113582901204728562005-04-15T11:31:00.000-05:002005-04-15T11:38:09.446-05:00On the Passing of Rodolfo "Corky" GonzalesWashington, DC - The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of one of the heroes of the Chicano movement, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales. The well-known civil rights leader and founder of the Crusade for Justice in Denver passed away Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1105396625881591192005-01-10T16:33:00.000-06:002005-01-10T16:37:05.880-06:00Writing in Saturday's Kansas City Star, Rita Valenciano reminds us to:
Respect West Side resolve
"The West Side neighborhood of Kansas City has faced many challenges.
In addition to being home to the oldest Latino community in this city, it is a community that has withstood flooding, crime, unceasing waves of immigrants and dissection by public thoroughfares that allow easy access to the Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508832.post-1096838371655612362004-10-03T16:12:00.000-05:002004-10-03T16:27:21.426-05:00Lila Downs coming to Kansas City
Internationally renowned singer Lila Downs will perform in concert Friday night October 8th at the GEM Theater at 8 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at UMKC's Central Ticket Office, 816.235.6222.
The event is co-hosted by the Mattie Rhodes Art Center and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.Robert Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10018285312836076683noreply@blogger.com