Black Like Me

Dr. Alex Gee has a revealing conversation with Dr. Tony Chambers about his racist cultural experiences in a local Madison college. Both Dr. Gee and Dr. Chambers share how they have had to navigate the undercurrent of racism in a progressive city and the pushback of speaking out. Hear the full story here. The Cap Times Article - Culture Shock: Former Edgewood College Students and Staff Complain Of Racist Campus Culture alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee interviews Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. about his work, early experiences, and starting the White Privilege Conference. Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. is recognized as one of the nation’s top motivational speakers and educators, especially for his work with students K–16. Eddie is the Founder/Program Director for the White Privilege Conference, and under his direction and inclusive relationship model, the conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.  The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys: Edited by Eddie Moore Jr. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee reflects on a successful meeting with a group of visiting African scholars through the University of Wisconsin. The Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The program empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development hosted the Mandela Washington Fellows in a discussion of their work and compared cultural experiences. Read more about the visit. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee brings you an important figure in the White Allyship conversation, Dr. Robin DiAngelo. Their conversation is insightful, truthful, and challenging to the system of racism. Dr. Gee and Dr. DiAngelo share the ability to speak from life experience, both personally and professionally, in an episode that is not to be missed. Dr. Robin DiAngelo is the Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis, explicating how whiteness is reproduced in everyday narratives. Dr. DiAngelo has numerous publications and books, including Is Everybody Really Equal?: An Introduction to Key Concepts in Critical Social Justice Education, co-written with Özlem Sensoy, and which received both the American Educational Studies Association Critics Choice Book Award (2012) and the Society of Professors of Education Book Award (2018). In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in an academic article which influenced the natio

Dr. Alex Gee continues his revealing exploration of his complex heritage involving White and Black sides of his family. In this episode, Dr. Agee has a conversation with his third cousin, Meg Roy, and his daughter, Lexi Gee for a perspective from the younger generation of the family. These two women have an insightful conversation, coming from their different communities, but appreciating the perspective of women. And you don't want to miss some surprising revelations along the way.  alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

In this special shorter episode, Dr. Alex Gee explores some recent issues in the news and takes a question from a listener. Get Dr. Gee's insightful and passionate take on racism at Duke and the incident portrayed in the Netflix series When They See Us. Send us your questions and comments through alexgee.com, Twitter, and Facebook. For even more access become a Patreon partner: patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee discusses the innovative health and wellness work of Dr. Jasmine Zapata. Dr. Zapata is a dynamic author, physician, health educator, speaker, youth empowerment specialist, and community leader known both locally and internationally. She is a board certified pediatrician as well as a preventive medicine/public health doctor. Her focus is on ways to get outside the clinic walls to impact health outcomes for children and families on a community based level. Her research and community work focuses on racial disparities in infant mortality, upstream determinants of health, youth resilience, public health approaches to violence prevention, and innovative methods of community engagement and health promotion. She is the founder of the Beyond Beautiful International Youth Empowerment Movement as well as co founder of the Madison Inspirational Youth Choir among other roles. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with Patrick Sims, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, and Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer for the Univerisity of Wisconsin-Madison. Sims oversees the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement at the University.  The discussion is an honest exploration of how large educational institutions handle diversity and the challenges of race in the campus environment. You are going to want to hear about Patrick's unique background and how he came into this role to affect positive change at the university. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

On this episode, we switch things up as Dr. Alex Gee is interviewed by another podcast host. Insights Podcast host Dick Goldberg asks Dr. Gee about why he started the Justified Anger movement and his daily experience as a Black man in America. Dr. Gee does not hold back in his view of how racism operates and affects his and other African American's lives. For more info about Insights with Dick Goldberg podcast: dickgoldbergradio.com

The Black Like Me Podcast is going to the next level and we want you to be a part of it. In this short conversation, hear about some of the exciting things planned for Season 3 and beyond, and how you can support this exceptional content. You won't want to miss these exclusive features. Check out patreon.com/blacklikeme for all the details. alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee talks with his friend Dr. Craig Barnes, President of Princeton Seminary, about the school's process of facing the reality of history. In the process of Princeton Seminary's Slavery Audit, President Craig Barnes appointed a committee of faculty and administrators to conduct research regarding Princeton Seminary’s ties to slavery. This episode's discussion considers the steps toward confession and repentance for a collective history. After the Slavery Audit report was released, Princeton Seminary students called for reparations for the school's role in the slave trade. You can read more about it here.  

Dr. Alex Gee is back with Season 3 of Black Like Me. On this episode, Dr. Gee talks with Harry Hawkins, Executive Vice President of Nehemiah, about racist encounters that his son and daughter experience in school. The Hawkins family members discuss being confronted with the N-Word, blackface images, and other explicit racist actions. You won't want to miss this empowering story of how the Hawkins kids stand up for themselves in the midst of oppressive behavior.

Black Like Me will be returning for Season 3 very soon!  In the meantime, here are some things you can do: 1. Catch up on past episodes (Listen to the preview to get some suggestions) 2. Subscribe, so you get Season 3 episodes as soon as they are released. 3. Visit alexgee.com, for more great content. 4. Share episodes with your friends, so they can get caught up.

Enjoy this short rant from Dr. Alex Gee that was sparked by an incident at a recent Black history event. You won't want to miss this inciteful take on publicly calling for racial equity. alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with a fellow podcast host and friend, Michelle Higgins. Michelle is the Director and a founding member of Faith for Justice. Faith for Justice promotes and leads public justice actions and events that connect faith communities to the movements that seek to dignify and humanize Black lives. Listen for an inspiring conversation that dives into Michelle's background and current passion for her work in many areas. Michelle Higgins Book: Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital   Truth's Table Podcast: www.truthstable.com/   Faith for Justice: www.faithforjustice.org/

Dr. Alex Gee is joined in the studio by the staff of Nehemiah's Reentry Program to give an unfiltered and heartfelt commentary on some recent incidents in the local community. One incident occurred in the public schools to a young African American girl and the other at a Justified Anger community event with men in a reentry support group. Listen in to the honest conversation around these incidents and issues. Learn more about Justified Anger

With a Mayoral election coming up soon in Madison, Dr. Alex Gee asks some questions that all communities should ask of their public officials. The questions that are important for a thriving African American community are often not addressed.

Dr. Alex Gee takes a close look at Oscar Best Picture winner Green Book with filmmaker Eli Steenlage. The conversation explores the Hollywood concept of the White savior in film and the contrast of a great year in Black made films like BlackKklansman, If Beale Street Could Talk, Black Panther, and The Hate U Give. Check out some of these movies and Green Book, and then let us know what your thoughts. Connect with us on: Facebook: @DrRevAlexGee Twitter: @alexgeejr alexgee.com  

Dr. Alex Gee shared a special evening with his local listeners in response to the [Gee]nealogy Series. Listen as you get a taste of the live audience energy and questions answered in the moment. As well, Dr. Gee answers additional listener questions back in the studio. Find out more about Dr. Gee's genealogy journey at AlexGee.com  

Dr. Alex Gee continues his conversations for Black History Month with Henry Sanders Jr. and his path to leadership in Madison and the whole state of Wisconsin. For nearly twenty years, Henry Sanders Jr. (CEO and Publisher of Madison 365) has been a force for community development, economic development and entrepreneurship in the Madison area, in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest.