This week on Hard Knock Radio, we feature Poor News Magazine as they examine America’s ongoing war on the poor and its impact on disenfranchised communities.
Later in the show, we turn our attention to one of Mexico’s most influential and enduring artists, Frida Kahlo, and explore how her life and work continue to inspire a new generation of artists.
Producer Anthony Wallace shares the story of Thania Betancourt Alcazar, a member of the Latina artist collective The Phoenix Fridas, in a piece from In Confianza with Pulso.
For Alcazar, the art and legacy of Frida Kahlo became a lifeline — a powerful source of resilience, identity, and empowerment.
In this story, Alcazar reflects on her experience as a Mexican immigrant, the isolation she once felt as an outsider, and the profound moment of recognition she experienced when she began to see herself, her culture, and her story reflected in the growing celebration of Frida Kahlo and her art in the United States.
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.