In this episode of Sacred Lessons, host Mike de la Rocha sits down with internationally renowned musician and changemaker Aloe Blacc. Together, they explore how music can be more than art, it can be medicine, activism, and a call to healing. From his Panamanian roots and Afro-Latino identity to global hits like “The Man” and “I Need a Dollar,” Aloe shares how his artistry bridges culture, justice, and resilience. This conversation dives deep into identity, fatherhood, and the courage it takes to redefine masculinity by leading with love.

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In this episode of Sacred Lessons, host Mike de la Rocha sits down with world-champion hoop dancer, filmmaker, and cultural ambassador Eric Michael Hernandez. Together, they explore how hoop dance became a path of resilience, healing, and cultural belonging. From growing up Lumbee and Chicano in Southern California to touring the world with Cirque du Soleil, Eric shares how movement reconnected him to his ancestors and purpose. He also reflects on his award-winning film Courage, a reclamation of identity and family legacy that continues to inspire. This conversation weaves themes of masculinity, Indigenous visibility, and the courage to heal generational wounds.

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In this episode of Sacred Lessons, host Mike de la Rocha sits down with Steve Corona, Chicano skater, storyteller, and community voice whose skating blends culture, pride, and healing. From his viral “Pati-Charro” video at Mariachi Plaza to managing a skate shop in Lincoln Heights, Steve has become a cultural bridge between skateboarding and Chicano identity. Together, they explore how skating can be more than sport, it can be sanctuary, therapy, and a way to reclaim culture on your own terms. With honesty and humility, Steve reminds us that falling isn’t failure, it’s part of the process, both on the board and in life.

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