Jia Chen
Freelance reporter and photographerJia Chen is a freelance journalist and photographer for Texas Public Radio. She began with TPR working as the Bexar County selected Summer Arts Intern in 2021. Her coverage includes arts & culture, technology, politics, and more. She holds a BA in Communication from University of Texas at San Antonio, and has lived in San Antonio for over 20 years.
Her emphasis is in photojournalism and adds to storytelling and reporting with elements of visual media, including videography. Other than reporting for her community, she enjoys cooking Chinese food, road-trips, and roller-skating.
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UTSA students will perform their artistic creations in response to covid-19 in a showcase titled "Defining Moments."
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Raul Servin, a Mexican American artist expresses political ideas and tackles inequalities through his paintings.
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Día de los Muertos is a millenia-old tradition, with roots in indigenous Mexico, for honoring the memory and souls of departed loved ones. One of its most prominent customs is setting up altars to honor relatives, friends, and even pets who have died. Read on to view the diverse altars throughout San Antonio whose decor, stories and traditions remind us that in commemorating death, we encounter the beauty of life.
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Gabby Garcia Congrains is a fashion designer and illustrator in San Antonio. She is the founder of CongrainsDesign and has displayed her work at Brick in the Blue Star Arts Complex.
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Ron Wilkins, a native San Antonio musician and educator, shares his new album and overcoming his near-death COVID-19 experience.
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About 30 people attended a San Antonio abortion rights rally after a new law went into effect banning the procedure after six weeks.
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Graffiti Artist Paola Sanchez — who is known as Dane — provides space and support for female graffiti artists and encourages inclusivity.
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Photojournalist Bria Woods is on a mission to capture women's stories — from entrepreneurs to artists to moms — all in the San Antonio community.
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Virtual reality wellness is a new developing form of healing. Studio Bahia is a non-profit that started in San Antonio that aims to make this therapy more accessible.
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The SAALM dedicates its space to hold an exhibit honoring women artists. "League of Women" is displayed June 27 through Aug. 14.