John Legend Plus One: From Struggle to Systemic Change

Originally aired August 26, 2025 

John Legend is one of only 21 people to achieve EGOT status. But before the global acclaim, he knew what injustice looked like – up close. 

In this episode of My Legacy, John opens up to hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger about the systems that failed his family, and the fight to fix them. With his plus one, Dr. Andre Perry, a leading scholar on housing and equity, John shares how they’re rewriting what it means to build wealth, invest in community, and live your values. 

• John’s personal story of growing up with economic instability  

• Dr. Perry’s powerful explanation of redlining and housing discrimination 

• What HUMANLEVEL is doing to bring equity into local government 

• How John and Chrissy raise their kids with purpose and presence 

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