
Claudia Meza
Claudia Meza is a former multimedia producer and reporter for OPB.
Latest Stories

Admiring Agnes Varda forever through the beauty of street art
Two Portland artists use street art to celebrate the work of the iconic late French filmmaker, Agnes Varda. Inspired by their project, the Clinton Street Theater is now hosting a festival running until the end of August that's showcasing Varda’s films.
Be nice (white), you’re in Bend
Scalehouse Gallery in Bend, Oregon opened a show on Friday, August 6th provocatively titled, “Be Nice White, You’re in Bend.” Two of the artists in the collective COBIPOC speak with Arts & Culture producer, Claudia Meza about their group's evolution from a Facebook post to gallery walls.

Never Look Away — A three-story-tall mural celebrating LGBTQ icons
A new mural makes history as the first public art project in the state dedicated to LGBTQ+ community achievements and progress.

Pandemic, heat can’t keep down the many ways to celebrate Pride
As another Pride month comes to a close, OPB is taking the opportunity to recognize some of the amazing stories coming out of our LGBTQ+ community.

Portland’s first gay rights march
With all the fun and celebration surrounding Gay Pride events, it might be less common for most people to think about the decades of struggle. One of Oregon's leading civil rights speaks with us about the wins and losses she sees throughout her years of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.

Esperanza Spalding’s newest project: a sanctuary for artists of color
Grammy-winning musician and composer Esperanza Spalding is gathering funds to build an artist sanctuary in Portland, Oregon.

‘Relative Fiction’ Chapter 6: Nesting Doll
What is a family, anyway?

‘Relative Fiction’ Chapter 5: Ghost Dad
Nicole talks to her dad.

‘Relative Fiction’ Chapter 4: Lost and Found
Nicole isn't the only one trying to solve her family's mystery.

‘Relative Fiction’ intermission: Hiding a book launch from your mom
It turns out, keeping secrets runs in the family...