Black Like Me

Because of recent events that are bringing greater attention to issues that impact African Americans, Black Like Me is highlighting past episodes that are relevant to the current national conversation. On this episode, Dr. Alex Gee and his assistant, Tyler Nylen, relate his experiences being wrongly identified in various settings. The crew of Black Like Me join Dr. Gee to discuss why these situations happen to African Americans.  Learn more at alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Because of recent events that are bringing greater attention to issues that impact African Americans, Black Like Me is highlighting past episodes that are relevant to the current national conversation. 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

If the name Randal Pinkett sounds familiar, it may be because Pinkett was the first African-American winner on The Apprentice. When he won, this black man also became the only contestant to be asked to share his victory-with a white woman. The request (and Pinkett's subsequent refusal) set off a firestorm of controversy that inevitably focused on the issue of race in the American workplace and in society. Dr. Gee discusses the book "Black Faces In White Places" with the authors, Dr. Randal Pinkett And Dr. Jeffrey Robinson. Randal D. Pinkett is a Rhodes Scholar and Walter Byers Scholar, and is the founder and managing partner of the consulting firm BCT Partners. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker, and entrepreneur. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme  

Because of recent events that are bringing greater attention to issues that impact African Americans, Black Like Me is highlighting past episodes that are relevant to the current national conversation. 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 Studie

Because of recent events that are bringing greater attention to issues that impact African Americans, Black Like Me is highlighting past episodes that are relevant to the current national conversation. On this episode, Dr. Alex Gee has an eye-opening conversation with the University of Wisconsin Professor of History and one of the most celebrated lecturers in the Justified Anger African American History Class, Christy Clark-Pujara. Christy Clark-Pujara is a historian whose research focuses on the experiences of black people in French and British North America in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. Books: Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island (New York: New York University Press, 2016). alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee shares a series of observations into what he is seeing with our current state of racism and national upheaval. You don't want to miss his rants and wisdom on the topics on everyone's mind right now. Register For Justified Journey Virtual Film Premiere on June 29 alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee keeps his Black Like Me podcast going with another perspective on the vital issues of our time. Interim Director of Safety and Security of the Verona Area School District, Corey Saffold, returns to the show to discuss his experience as a Black man in law enforcement and his inside view on police reform. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee brings his Black Like Me Live conversation to the podcast as he talks with a former white police officer. Chad Melton is now a pastor but brings his law enforcement experience to the conversations. Dr. Gee also connects with Anthony Ward, a former African-American police officer, to add a new perspective to recent events. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee shares his Facebook Live rant from a week that saw Amy Cooper's reaction to a Black man in the park and George Floyd's death from police violence. Dr. Gee gives an emotional response to these racially motivated incidents. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee discusses the just released documentary, Justified Journey that follows the story of Dr. Gee's discovery of his ancestry. Just as the [Gee]nealogy podcast series exposed the shocking history of the Gee family, including slavery, slave owner's, and family secrets now revealed for the first time. This interview will give you the behind the scenes look at the year's long path to the screen of this documentary. Watch the documentary online here. JDog Productions [Gee]nealogy Podcast Series alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee sits down for a return visit with his good friend Peter Ahn to share about the Asian-American experience during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Gee and Peter discuss connections between their cultures, how it has shaped them and their friendship, and shed light on racism in their communities. They want to help guide the way with their shared experiences during and beyond this crisis. Sign statement to support Asian-American Community alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee speaks with Jacquelyn Hunt and her son Julian about their relationship for a special Mother's Day episode. Jacquelyn and Julian share their amazing story together that began in prison. Don't miss this very personal story. Redeemed Through Recovery Book by Jackie Hunt Learn more about Jacquelyn's work: F.O.S.T.E.R. Watch A Picture Is A Thousand Words Video Commentary alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee talks with Dr. Jamila Lyiscott about her inspiring perspectives on black culture and community. Dr. Lyiscott is a community engaged scholar, a nationally renowned speaker, author, and a spoken word artist. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Justice Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Senior Research Fellow of Teachers College, Columbia University's Institute for Urban and Minority Education (IUME). Across these spaces, Jamila's work focuses on racial justice, community engagement, and youth activism in education through the lens of what she has termed, "Vision-Driven Justice." jamilalyiscott.com Book: Black Appetite. White Food. Ted Talk: 3_Ways_To_Speak_English Ted Talk: Why_English_Class_Is_Silencing_Students_Of_Color   alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee talks through Kyle Korver's journey to publicly address the white privilege and racism in himself and professional basketball. This deeply honest and vulnerable conversation will be helpful for those that are seeking to be allies. Don't miss Korver's reflection on the article "Privileged" that he wrote one year ago and the impact it has had on his personal and professional life. Read Kyle Korver's article, Privileged Kyle Korver and His Utah Jazz Teammates Talk Racism and the NBA, The Players' Tribune Kyle Korver NBA Stats: 4th all-time in NBA history for 3 pointers made Holds an NBA record for 3 point % in a single season (.536 in 2009-2010).  2015 NBA All Star 2015 NBA Sportsmanship Award alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee talks with Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen about his deeply personal experience with COVID-19 in his family and the health care system. Allen shares his mother's story and frustration with dealing with the health care system while being a person of color. Read Madison 365 article: Mt. Zion pastor seeks answers after mother denied test, then diagnosed with COVID19 alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee interviews Representative David Bowen about his experience recovering from COVID-19 early on in the pandemic in Wisconsin. Being so close to the crisis and the unfolding primary election in Wisconsin, Rep. Bowen has a personal perspective on impact of the pandemic on the African American community. Read more about his response in The Guardian article he authored. Connect with Rep. Bowen here: Facebook Twitter Instagram: @bowen4action   alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee hosts the return of his sister, Rev. Lilada Gee, to announce her new podcast, Defending Black Girlhood. Check our her show now!   Defending Black Girlhood Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify lilada.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liladagee/ Instagram: @liladasart Society 6   Red Bubble : Black Girl Joy   Black Like Me Episode: S3 Ep. 57: White Women’s Tears and “White Fragility”: An Interview With NY Times Best Selling Author and Anti-Racism Scholar Dr. Robin DiAngelo

Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with Dr. Luther Gaston, MD over Zoom about the latest information on the coronavirus and COVID-19. Dr. Gaston demystifies much of the information going around and gives detailed tips and recommendations. In particular, he gives perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on African Americans. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee talks with three white parents of kids in a local Madison school who have been joining anti-racism efforts in reaction to an incident with a black child. Listen in to the revealing conversation with Kate Kaio, Jeremy Holiday, and Eli Steenlage as they navigate their own equity journey while trying to support the black family, the African-American community, and the school community. Read the Cap Times Article, "Fragile Trust," about the family involved in the school incident. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee has a personal and transparent conversation with Dr. Sandra Adell about her career and how her gambling addiction almost ruined it. Sandra Adell is a literature professor in the department of Afro-American studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join in the conversation for Gambling Awareness Month in March. Read Dr. Adell's book. Gambling Addiction Hotline Info alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme