Stories From the Chair: Cuts and Heritage in a Haircut

Jaime dives into the compelling story of Julius Eastman, a Black, openly gay composer who revolutionized minimalist music in the 1970s and ’80s.

Jaime Roque follows the life of a familiar image across LA, beginning with the 2001 backlash to Alma López’s digital artwork Our Lady. What looked like a small museum fight opens a bigger story about who gets to remake a figure many people call sacred—and why that matters in everyday neighborhoods…

In season two of ReCurrent: Stories about What We Gain by Keeping the Past Present, host Jaime Roque explores how culture builds community—how a camera passed from mentor to student, a long-lost record, or a familiar icon screen printed onto a jersey can bind people across time. In each episode, Ja…

This episode highlights the ongoing efforts to protect Wupatki National Monument's legacy, ensuring that the stories, traditions, and spiritual connections of this remarkable place continue to inspire future generations.