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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, the Chicana textile artist and slow fashion designer behind Sew Loka. In this talk, Rodríguez-Biezunski champions sewing as both a vital art form and a powerful response to our disposable fashion culture. Rodríguez-Biezunski will explore how the deliberate practice of sewing transcends mere utility to become an expressive medium, worthy of the same respect given to traditional fine arts. She'll discuss how reclaiming this craft provides a meaningful alternative to fast fashion's environmental and ethical pitfalls, offering a path toward more conscious consumption and creation. The conversation will also address why sewing skills—once considered essential knowledge—deserve renewed appreciation in today's society, not just as practical abilities but as conduits for creativity, sustainability, and personal empowerment. Discover how Rodríguez-Biezunski's work honors the hands that make our garments while inviting us to reimagine our relationship with clothing in an age of mass production. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while only using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of a kind fashion designs and textile art pieces. Beyond her fashion work, Rodríguez-Biezunski is also known for her commitment to community engagement and teaching others the art of sewing and customization. You can visit her any time at her sewing studio, Sew Loka, in the vibrant neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA. Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Four new exhibitions at Mingei International Museum celebrate multicultural folk art, craft, and design. "Fashioning an Icon" explores the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. On View: April 5 - Sept. 7, 2025 "Student Craft 2025" highlights local high school student work on the theme: What makes an icon? On View: April 5 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Historic Footprints" recontextualizes Native American ledger drawings, presenting both historic works as well as contemporary ledger drawings by numerous artists. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Across the Spooniverse" presents over 100 spoons from across the globe. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions Museum Hours: Closed Monday. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. + Friday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Come see what we've been making! Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our annual Graduate Open Studios and Open House. Graduate studios, classrooms, labs, and galleries will be filled with art and open for viewing. Students and faculty will be on hand to show their work, demonstrate art processes, answer questions, and provide tours. No RSVP is required, and this event is free to attend and open to all! Open Studios aligns with Explore SDSU, where prospective students will engage with the larger SDSU community and visit the campus with their families. This event is a great way to become acquainted or reacquainted with the School of Art and Design and all the exciting things we create! Please email artinfo@sdsu.edu with any questions. SDSU School of Art and Design on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursdays Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sundays, Nov. 2 - 13 at Noon on KPBS TV. April 1944. DS Milner's investigation of a transportation fraud sets in motion a series of events that brings Foyle back to the force. As Hastings hosts an ecumenical conference on the morality of continued Allied bombing, Foyle probes the suspicious death of a young cartographer from the Air Ministry office.

Qué onda, friends! It's an incredible moment to be a soccer fan in San Diego and across the border region! The arrival of San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's newest franchise, has unleashed a wave of soccer fever throughout the entire community. We tagged along with Barra 18, one of the official supporter groups of SDFC, to catch an away game and learn firsthand what's got fans buzzing with excitement. Later, we sat with KPBS's Jacob Aere, producer of the digital mini-series “Soccer a la frontera” to talk about the history and culture of soccer in the region and putting this 5-part series together. Plus, we reconnect with an old friend to hear his thoughts about this historic moment. This episode is all about soccer—make sure to tune in! Nos vemos pronto! P.S. You should check out our episode Gringo Xolos that we put together a few years ago. P.S.S. We will also be taking part in a few public events to talk about podcasting and storytelling. San Diego City College Podfest on April 23, 2025 SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pm Tijuana Design Week on May 2, 2025 Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pm Hope to see you there!

Inside an armored vehicle, an Army scout uses a joystick to direct a long-range optical scope toward a man perched atop the U.S.-Mexico border wall cutting across the hills of this Arizona frontier community.

Three orphaned black bear cubs were brought to San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center after being rescued in the County of Calaveras in the central part of the state by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Qué onda friends! Springtime is back and so is Port of Entry with a fresh batch of new episodes. To jumpstart where we left off last year the team sits down and reflects on the joys and lessons of 2024 with a few new announcements. We will also be taking part in a few public events: San Diego City College Podfest on April 23, 2025 SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pm Tijuana Design Week on May 2, 2025 Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pm Hope to see you there, Y nos vemos pronto! Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Interim Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv that included a rare strike on the city center, killing at least 21 people, wounding 48 and damaging European diplomatic offices.

Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.