What an incredible episode this turned out to be with musician, actor, social activist, and activational speaker Daryl Davis! "I am just an ordinary person who wants to make society a better place to be, just like my parents did for me." This was Daryl's response to our big question, and the jumping off point for what felt like in incredible, eye-opening master class for the first half of the show. Daryl shared stories of his multicultural upbringing, his first experience with racism at age 10, and how his European life experience compared with his American life experience. He talked about how, from that initial experience with racism in America (that was so different from his life experience in Europe), the main question he wanted answered was, "How can you hate me when don't know even know me?" He also talked about his first encounter with a Ku Klux Klan member, and how that meeting eventually led to an interview and subsequent friendship with the Grand Dragon of the KKK of Maryland, Roger Kelly. Daryl talked about how ignorance leads to fear which breeds hatred which incites anger which lead to destruction. He also talked about the different kinds of racism, and how important it is to get to the root of the cause, rather than just deal with the symptoms. This, and so much more...! And, because we just, just started talking about music before our time was up, we're gonna get together again for "Part 2" with Mr. Daryl Davis soon! Plus, there's the super fun Rapid Fire Question Round at the end! A new episode posted at least twice a month! Background Illustration - sakkmesterke@123rf.com Music - Vasco Lourenco@123rf.com Join Lesia's Soul Excavation community at https://www.lesiakohut.com . To learn more about and get in touch with Daryl: https://www.daryldavis.com/ . Join Lesia's Soul Excavator Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LesiaKohutSE . Thanks for watching! Thank you for subscribing! Thank you for your love and support! Now go ahead and post a comment below! And let us know, who do you think you are. . . ? With Infinite Love & Gratitude, Lesia