Arte Americas in Fresno showcases dozens of art works that legendary Chicana artist Yolanda López created between 1975 and 1980.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

PROGRAM #10372 11:00 AM PT 

Extra Edition: Yolanda López Exhibit. Arte Americas, a community arts gallery in downtown Fresno, showcases dozens of art works that legendary Chicana artist Yolanda López created between 1975 and until her death in 2021. The painter and feminist, is best known for painting the Virgin of Guadalupe, “the patroness of the Americas,” in her own image and wearing running shoes. The exhibit “Yolanda López: Portrait of the Artist,” is closing this week. This and other news developments are reported in this edition.

Guest: Lorena Marrón, Director of Education and Public Programs, Arte Américas, Fresno, CA.

Food Insecurity in the Undocumented Community. In light of the new spending plan recently announced by Gov. Newsom, advocates and community members of the Food4All coalition are advocating with members of the state legislature as well as the governor’s office to eliminate food assistance exclusions and ensure that all Californians have access to the food they need. This month, the governor announced the revised 2024-25 state budget plan, which is believed to delay the state’s previous commitment to provide food access to immigrant Californians age 55 and older. A community leader explains the efforts targeting food insecurity.

Guest: Betzabel/Betsy Estudillo, Chief Engagement Officer, Nourish California, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo: Arte Americas Casa de la Cultura

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