Black Like Me

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.

Dr. Alex Gee has a very honest conversation with three past and current participants in the Justified Anger African American History Course. Lisa Hepburn speaks to how the class and experience affected her work in education. Matt Grimsley is the pastor at Resurrection Madison and talks about the impact the history class has had on committment to race issues. Eli Steenlage is the Black Like Me Producer and going through the history class for the first time. More Info: nehemiah.org Black History For A New Day Course Justified Anger: mobilizemadison.com

Dr. Alex Gee talks with Pastors Mike and Kim Thomas about their thriving relationship and marriage. They display both a sense of humor and seriousness in their connection to one another. The Thomas's share some practical advice on keeping a relationship fresh and honest for the long-term. Learn more about Mike and Kim Thomas and Radiant Church in Seattle, WA.

Dr. Alex Gee talks with Professor Steve Kantrowitz and Professor Alexander Shashko about their experience teaching Black History. Professor Kantrowitz co-created Justified Anger's Black History for a New Day course with Dr. Gee, and Professor Shashko lecturers for the course.   Alexander's Tedx Talk   Professor Steve Kantrowitz's Books: All Men Free and Brethren: Essays on the History of African American Freemasonry   More Than Freedom: Fighting for Black Citizenship in a White Republic.   Ben Tillman and the Reconstruction of White Supremacy.   Professor Alexander Shashko's book suggestions:   https://www.press.umich.edu/179458/change_is_gonna_come   https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312425791   http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/ows/seminars/tcentury/movinglr/longcivilrights.pdf

Dr. Alex Gee explores his journey into a discovery of his family's past that held unknown secrets in this special series. You won't want to miss this exciting and insightful telling of Dr. Gee's personal family history and the historical repercussions for America. In this episode, Dr. Gee talks about his journey with Charles Monroe-Kane on To The Best of My Knowledge, a Peabody award-winning national show on public radio. The show is distributed by PRX. Find out more by visiting and subscribing at alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee explores his journey into a discovery of his family's past that held unknown secrets in this special series. You won't want to miss this exciting and insightful telling of Dr. Gee's personal family history and the historical repercussions for America. In this episode, Dr. Gee sits down with his White cousin, John Harkins, during a visit to Madison, a year after they first met.  Find out more by visiting and subscribing at alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee explores his journey into a discovery of his family's past that held unknown secrets in this special series. You won't want to miss this exciting and insightful telling of Dr. Gee's personal family history and the historical repercussions for America. Dr. Gee's sister, Lilada Gee, joins him for an in-depth discussion about the state of American race relations in light of their family discoveries. Find out more by visiting and subscribing at alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee explores his journey into a discovery of his family's past that held unknown secrets in this special series. You won't want to miss this exciting and insightful telling of Dr. Gee's personal family history and the historical repercussions for America. Find out more by visiting and subscribing at alexgee.com  

Dr. Alex Gee talks with Maurice (Mo) Cheeks about his community activism and local political work. As an alder on the Madison Common Council, he represents one of the most diverse districts in the City of Madison. Mo has been named among the 25 Most Influential People in Greater Madison by In-Business-Magazine, and later that same year was named among the 28 Most Influential African Americans in Wisconsin by Madison365. Madison primaries: February 19, 2019 Visit mocheeks.com for more info.

Dr. Alex Gee sits down with two other Black preachers in Madison, Rev Marcus Allen and Rev Everett Mitchell, to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr on social justice and Black churches. They have a fun conversation about Black church's role since King and seeing the resurgence of social justice in the church now. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Christ the Solid Rock Church  

Dr. Alex Gee has an open conversation with Jay Sodey, Sr. Vice President of Consumer Banking at Associated Bank, about a personal incident in the company's bank. You won't want to miss this story of racial reconciliation and how a company can work toward improving their community. Sodey demonstrates personal and business integrity and a commitment to growth in race relations. Don't forget to share your photos of eating at Tamearra Dyson's restaurant Souley Vegan to Dr. Alex Gee's Facebook or Twitter pages. If 50 people visit the restaurant, Dr. Gee will make a special podcast visit to the Bay Area. Check out alexgee.com for more info.

Dr. Alex Gee provides some commentary on his writing about how we use screens. He plans to get more out of life with real connections in 2019 and helps listeners see the chance for change in their own lives. Read the full article Reducing Health Inequity through Promotion of Social Connection Initiative