"The ARCC of Change” with Donzel Leggett, is a podcast from the Anti-Racism Commitment or ARCC, an organization dedicated to eradicating racism and hate and spreading anti-racism. Listen as Donzel talks about the relevant topics that will inspire you and help build your capability to take action and change the world. Because none of us are doing enough as long as racism still exists.
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Beer is Diversity: ARCC & Enki Brewing Better Together!
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes Enki Brewing owner and master brewerJohn Hayes to the show to discuss the history of beer and how brewing great beers is all about embracing the wonders of diversity. John also talks about his own journey to becoming one of ARCC’s most inspiring members and one of our greatest examples HOPE - H.O.P.E. How Optimistic…
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Leah Rothstein, Coauthor of JUST ACTION, the Sequel to Color of Law
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes Leah Rothstein, best-selling coauthor of JUST ACTION, the sequel to the The Color of Law, in which her father Richard Rothstein described how government policy created residential segregation through red-lining. In JUST ACTION they explain how to redress the wrongs of red-line segregation that has perpetuated the de…
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George Floyd Four Years Later - What’s Really Changed?
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes Tiffani Daniels, Managing Director of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity to discuss the current status of the many commitments that were made to address the long standing racial injustices and disparities that in part, led to George Floyd’s murder four years ago.…
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The ARCC PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes ARCC Members Dina Kincaid, Dan Maus and Rachelle Landry to discuss the formal launch of the ARCC PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE, our unique methodology designed to accelerate your journey to be anti-racist and to adopt the mindset of H.O.P.E. - How Optimist People Endure. NOTE: You can register for the ARCC Pers…
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FIGHTING TIMES: An Interview with Activist and Author - Jon Melrod
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes Jon Melrod, activist and best-selling author of the new book, FIGHTING TIMES: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War. Jon shares why and how he gave up his privilege and even risked his life to be a soldier over the last 60 years on the front lines of the war to fight against racism, classism, and sexism and…
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CONGRATS to Hip Hop for 50 Years, but what ever happened to Socially Conscious Rap?
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In this episode, Donzel honors the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop or Rap Music by discussing the once powerful, but now fading, impact of socially conscious Rap and Emcee icons Chuck D and KRS-One, and welcomes to the show the socially conscious musical collective known as MCE to discuss their mission of using their musical talents to uplift their com…
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Cultural Destinations & ARCC - LIVE at the Minnesota State Fair!
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In this milestone 30th episode, Donzel for the first time records LIVE on-site at the Minnesota State Fair at the first ever Cultural Destinations booth, and interviews booth creator Dr. Bruce Corrie, as well as special guests St. Paul Cultural Entrepreneur, Kemet Imhotep and long-time ARCC Members Joanell Leggett and Annie Bui to hear their collec…
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Racism in Healthcare is REAL, and People Are Dying Because of It!
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes physician and healthcare executive, Dr. Tamika Lasege to the show to tell her incredibly inspiring story and share her perspective on racism in healthcare and the resulting long-standing disparities in care and outcomes for people of color, most acutely black people, that even she, a doctor, has personally experienc…
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𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎 𝑁****𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟? An interview with the author - Dr. Otto Stallworth Jr.
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes trail blazer and author of the new book, 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎 𝑁****𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, Dr. Otto Stallworth, Jr., MD MBA who against incredible odds rose from the Jim Crow South to become a successful doctor, entrepreneur and entertainment manager to share his incredible story and discuss topics from his new memoir ranging from Ange…
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Beyond #BlackLivesMatter: A Discussion with Braeden Anderson, author of the new book BLACK RESILIENCE
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes attorney, philanthropist and author, K. Braeden Anderson, who made headlines in 2015 as the first Division I Men’s College Basketball player to compete while also being an active full-time law student, to share his amazing and inspiring story, discuss his new book BLACK RESILIENCE: The Blueprint for Black Triumph in…
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REAL TALK on Int’l Women’s Day: A Panel Discussion with ARCC Board Members A. Lynne Casamayor, Je
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes ARCC Board Members Adrienne Lynne Casamayor, Jennifer Koenen and Erika Thiem, to the show for some REAL TALK to help commemorate International Women’s Day by discussing the importance of this day, the issues women are currently facing, the intersectionality of race and gender, and their call to action to everyone on…
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In this episode, Donzel explains why Black history is American history and shouldn’t just be acknowledged in February, but, instead, integrated into the everyday consciousness of the country because although black people played, arguably, the most central role in founding, preserving and building the USA into the richest and most powerful country i…
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Never Again - NEVER FORGET! International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes ARCC member and community organizer and activist Tracy Leggett to the show as they pay tribute to International Holocaust Remembrance Day by reminding us all that “Never Again” means “NEVER FORGET”, and that it is as important now more than ever, to stand up, speak out and take action against anti-semitism to achiev…
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In this episode, Donzel honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message of hope by defining it in a new way, and explaining how the ARCC vision of building a world free of racism, bigotry and hate, relies on H.O.P.E. or How Optimistic People ENDURE, by relaying his own personal experience, and discussing the NFL Playoffs and the miraculous story…
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TAKE BACK YOUR POWER! A Conversation with Shereen Daniels, Author of The Anti-Racist Organization
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes Best Selling Author, Shereen Daniels to the show, to discuss her new book The Anti-Racist Organization and to share her story of courageously standing up, speaking out and taking action to challenge many companies' disingenuous commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and her push to influence the spread of An…
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Latino Racism - A Global View with Carlos Caballero!
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In this episode, Donzel commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month with the second and final segment of a 2 part series, by welcoming ARCC Board Member Carlos Caballero to the show to share his lived experience as a hispanic immigrant in the US, as well as his deep global perspective with powerful and insightful stories, ranging from the impact …
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Colorism, Assimilation Pressures and Country of Origin Bias in the Hispanic Community!
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In this episode, Donzel commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month with the first of a 2 part series, by welcoming ARCC Member Leslie Rodriguez to the show to share her unique experience growing up and coming of age as a first generation Hispanic American and young woman of color, and discuss why Anti-Racism is needed now more than ever both out…
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How Small Businesses Can Drive Change!
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes ARCC Members and Small Business Owners Taylor Hubbard and John Hayes to the show to discuss the Importance of Small Business in driving change by sharing their perspectives and lessons learned in not only running successful small businesses, but also in standing up, speaking out and taking action to spread Anti-Raci…
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From Racist Cult to Anti-Racist! The Story of Lori Kelly.
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In this episode, Donzel welcomes ARCC Member Lori Kelly to the show to share her INCREDIBLE story of perseverance, transformation and humanity as she moved from growing up in a Racist Cult, to becoming an Anti-Racist activist, and she explains why it is possible and imperative for any and all of us to spread Anti-Racism and Anti-Hate and change the…
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“Anti-Racism Requires UNITY!” An interview with Sarah Feng honoring AAPI Heritage Month.
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In this episode, Donzel briefly discusses the horror of the most recent mass shootings in the US and what must be done to stop them. We also honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as Donzel welcomes ARCC Member Sarah Feng back to the show to discuss her research in the complicated history of the relationship between Asian America…
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In this episode, Donzel shares feedback he received from his daughters about ARCC that made him realize that the message and mission of ARCC may not be as clear as it should be to everyone. Donzel then leverages this feedback to simply and concisely explain what ARCC is all about, and what is expected from members to make the vision of a racism fre…
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Angela Merkel, the Passionate Anti-Racist!
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In this episode, Donzel discusses the legacy of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and how she took action for Anti-Racism by welcoming brown, black and islamic refugees into Germany, while other EU countries would not. I will also welcome in ARCC member Carolin Drunat, to share her perspective as a member of the EU and German citizen on the wa…
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The NFL, The Super Bowl and Anti-Racism!
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In this episode, Donzel explains why and how the NFL must fix its terrible track record in black executive leadership representation, and how SB 56 hi-lighted the change that is needed. Donzel also welcomes ARCC member Colin McElligott to the show to share his story and perspective on why it’s critical for young white men to stand up for Anti-racis…
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In this episode, Donzel explains why after such a difficult 2021, he sees reason to believe that there is a NEW HOPE for 2022. Donzel also welcomes three of ARCC’s youngest members Rosa, Sarah and Valarie to share what drives them and other young people to stand up, speak out and take action for positive change.…
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In this episode, Donzel introduces Step 3 of the ARCC Process for Personal Transformation, Building the character and confidence to stand up, speak out and take action to spread Anti-Racism by profiling a heroine who chose to be the EXCEPTION within one of the most insular, inflexible and many times toxic cultures in the US, the police.…
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Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism Part 4: True Allies sacrifice their privilege to be Anti-Racist!
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In this episode, Donzel concludes Step 2 of the ARCC process for personal transformation, Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism, by explaining how TRUE ALLIES must sacrifice their privilege to be Anti-Racist and build the courage and confidence needed in Step 3 to continually spread Anti-Racism. Donzel also welcomes ARCC member Dan Maus to the show …
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Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism Part 3: Anti-Racism in the Asian Community, and a Discussion with Tommy Feng.
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In this episode, Donzel provides more insight into Step 2 of the ARCC process for personal transformation, Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism, by hi-lighting the impact of white supremacy on the Asian community, exposing the “Model Minority” myth for the fraud that it is, and welcoming in fellow ARCC board member Tommy Feng (Feng Haixiao) to disc…
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Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism Part 2: Reject Non-Racism and Adopt Anti-Racism!
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In this episode, Donzel continues to detail Step 2 of the ARCC process for personal transformation, Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism, by further explaining the difference between anti-racism and non-racism and providing several examples to compel you to reject non-racism and adopt anti-racism.By Donzel A. Leggett
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Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism Part 1, with tributes to Vernon Jordan and my Uncle Jeff Allen and a brief discussion about anti-racism and the UK Royals.
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In this episode, Donzel continues to detail the ARCC process for personal transformation by moving to Step 2, Educating Yourself About Anti-Racism. Donzel also introduces important lessons learned about anti-racism from the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview with Oprah Winfrey, and also honors two of the most influential figures in his life w…
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Erasing Ignorance Part 2: Racism Fails the test of Science and History because RACE itself is a FRAUD.
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In this episode, Donzel follows-up Episode 5, "Erasing the Ignorance About Racism", as he goes beyond the Reasonableness Test and Common Sense and explains how Racism also fails the tests of History and Science. Donzel also explains how Racism makes no sense because the concept of RACE itself is a FRAUD.…
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Why the Survival of American Democracy depends on ACTIONING Dr. Kings words!
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In this special episode, Donzel again raises the alarm of the eminent threat against the survival of American Democracy, explains how the root of this threat is the division of RACISM, as Dr. King warned, and describes how we must defeat our collective unwillingness to do what it takes to both reckon with and eradicate racism once and for all to sa…
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Erasing Ignorance: 9-Year Old Donzel Proves That Racism Fails the Reasonableness Test
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In this episode, Donzel follows up Episode 4, where he shared his journey of transformation to anti-racism, by going deeper on the long-term mission of ARRC, which is to transform ourselves and our networks to be anti-racist, starting with Step 1, erasing ignorance about racism, by introducing the “Reasonableness Test” and then taking you back to 1…
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My Anti-Racism Transformation Journey and a Discussion with the Rev. Dr. Dean J. Seal
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In this episode, Donzel explains his Anti-Racism Transformation Journey and welcomes the Rev. Dr. Dean J. Seal to the show to discuss anti-racism and its critical role in the future of the United States and the world, the importance of interfaith collaboration in spreading anti-racism, and finally, the influence of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King J…
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In his third episode, Donzel explains what we must do now, after the defeat of 45 and the historic election of Joe Biden and Kama Harris. Donzel also addresses the increasing threat of "Trumpism" on our society and why it is more important than ever for you to join the Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition or ARCC and commit to doing the hard work of er…
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Donzel explains why VOTING NO to Donald Trump the 45th President the United States is imperative for ARCC members and supporters and why this completely aligns with the ARCC Value of all political views being welcomed to join ARCC.By Donzel A. Leggett
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What is ARCC, Who is Donzel and Why should I listen?
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In his very first Episode, Donzel introduces himself and describes his credibility and inspiration to SPEAK OUT, STAND UP and TAKE ACTION to drive The ARCC of CHANGE. Donzel also introduces you to the Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition or ARCC and explains how they are fueling The ARCC of CHANGE. And finally, Donzel describes the format, content and …
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