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abcbilingualresour
Apr 15, 20235 min read
The lack of knowledge about how systems work can led a family to become homeless overnight
Rocio Ortiz and her son lost their home overnight resulting in homelessness and damage to their mental health
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abcbilingualresour
Mar 30, 20232 min read
KHF grant funds bilingual news and civic information in Kansas
Planeta Venus and The Journal collaborate to enhance bilingual journalism in Kansas
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abcbilingualresour
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Little free libraries unveiled in Southeast Wichita
The Little Free Libraries are part of a project to help kids in low literacy areas have better access to books and resources
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Stefania Lugli
Mar 21, 20232 min read
OSHA now has the power to grant visas to immigrant workers, regardless of status. What to know
​Workplace worries? Planeta Venus wants to hear from you. You can contact our reporter to share your story
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abcbilingualresour
Mar 16, 20234 min read
Wichita just updated its tobacco ordinance. What’s changed?
According to the CDC, cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S.
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abcbilingualresour
Mar 15, 20234 min read
In this school without walls, teachers want to help students love learning
Virtual Preparatory Education: An alternative for Kansas' students
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abcbilingualresour
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Planeta Venus celebrates Women's History Month in Wichita
Wichita, Newton, Derby, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and other Latin-American countries were present in our Women's History Month celebration
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abcbilingualresour
Feb 5, 20235 min read
‘A safe space for art to be received without ridicule’: How Alexus Scott does business
Alexus Scott uses her entrepreneurship to uplift minority creatives in Wichita
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abcbilingualresour
Jan 18, 20234 min read
Is a totally tobacco-free Wichita possible? This group thinks so.
The CDC cites more than 480,000 annual death as a result of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
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abcbilingualresour
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Wichita Police struggles to apprehend racism in its ranks.
The Wichita Police Department has been embroiled in allegations of racist behavior among its own staff this year
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abcbilingualresour
Sep 24, 20225 min read
Latinos are the nation’s second-largest voting bloc. Are they the most vulnerable?
As Kansas creeps closer to Midterms, questions arise: are Spanish-speaking voters being engaged on the same level as English speakers?
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abcbilingualresour
Sep 15, 20224 min read
Acceptance, not tolerance: How Latin Fest-ICT uses food and performance to bridge cultural gaps
Prejudice and ignorance spurred MartÃnez into creating Latin Fest-ICT, an annual cultural festival celebrating the Latino diversity
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abcbilingualresour
Aug 16, 20224 min read
At Horace Mann Magnet School, students and staff truly reflect Wichita’s Spanish-speaking diversity
How one school strikes the balance between Spanish and English curriculum: bilingual instruction and a multicultural staff.
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abcbilingualresour
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Latinos in Kansas Crave for Resources to Start Their Own Businesses.
"The problem is not merely communication, but the lack of proper communication from the top down."
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abcbilingualresour
May 1, 20225 min read
Tornadoes can wipe out entire communities and can sometimes destroy dreams, too.
Everything seems uncertain for this family. They lost everything last Friday, April 29 when a tornado hit parts of southeastern Wichita.
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abcbilingualresour
Sep 9, 20214 min read
Individuals struggling with mental health oftentimes face substance abuse
Some of the most commonly abuse drugs in Kansas include marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, and prescription drugs.
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abcbilingualresour
Jul 24, 20215 min read
When Ending an Abusive Relationship is Not Enough.
Many victims of domestic abuse do not realize their mental health is being affected. Some of these individuals are too afraid to speak up.
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abcbilingualresour
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Wichita Community Foundation grants 1.1 M to The Wichita Beacon
This week Wichita Community Foundation announced one of the largest funding they have ever made in this community.
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abcbilingualresour
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Resources for taking care of your Mental Health
Resources in the Wichita Area for taking care of your Mental Health
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abcbilingualresour
Jun 11, 20216 min read
Self-Help Groups in Spanish are filling the gap on Mental Health issues.
In Wichita, where Spanish-speaking therapists are seldom, self-help groups are the answer for many individuals who are looking for help.
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