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S8 E156: Mic Check - Pass the Mic Leadership Series
Black Like Me - February 28, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsSeason 8 is here! Dr. Alex Gee is starting the season off with another mic check to set the tone for what is to come. Get a glimpse into what is on Dr. Gee's mind and heart right now, and why the Pass the Mic Series is going to be so special. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blackli...
Dr. Gee's Storytelling Showcase: An Evening Celebrating Hope - Live Event
Black Like Me - February 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsAs a special treat to lead into the new season of Black Like Me, we are sharing this recording of a live event at Cafe Coda from December of 2022. In partnership with Justified Anger and Lean Into Allship sessions, Dr. Alex Gee brought together an exciting group of storytellers for a night of mu...
Best of Black Like Me: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson
Black Like Me - August 24, 2022 14:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsTo celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the third episode in the Best of Black Like Me series, Dr. Gee talks with Kellie Carter Jackson about how she teaches Black history ...
Best of Black Like Me: The Revolutionary Act of Teaching Black Kids With Excellence: Real Talk With Internationally Renown Educator-Extraordinaire, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD.
Black Like Me - August 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsTo celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine's Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the second episode in the Best of Black Like Me series, it seemed like an appropriate time of year to highlight Black excellence in ...
Best of Black Like Me: 7 Observations For White People During This Historic Moment
Black Like Me - August 10, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsTo celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine's Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the first re-release, Dr. Alex Gee shares a series of observations into what he saw during the Summer of 2020 with the state of raci...
S7 E155: "What are you doing here?!": The US Legacy Of White Civilians Policing Black People
Black Like Me - July 26, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Alex Gee uses a personal experience to frame a discussion about how the white surveillance of Black people in their community is alive and well. In the process, explores how a white ally takes responsibility for some racism around them, absorbs some of the hurt, and lightens the burden on Dr...
S7 E154: That’s ‘Dr. Victim’ To You: Dr. Gee Trolls A White Troll
Black Like Me - July 12, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Alex Gee reflects on the true nature of being a victim, as he is accused of taking advantage of victimhood. He reflects on what a victim complex looks like and flips the definition on the white troll to consider the insecurities of white supremacy. Dr. Gee points to the excellence and resili...
S7 E153: Dining & Ditching On The White Privilege Buffet: 5 Things For White Allies To Consider
Black Like Me - June 28, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee brings another one of his insightful and raw reflections on a racial justice issue from his own experience and perspective. In the midst of turbulent times that make people protective of their rights, Dr. Gee offers five ways that specifically white allies can stay in the struggle for ju...
S7 E152: Educate To Activate: Two Married University DEI Professionals At Harvard & Wisconsin Offer Real Talk About Diversity And Belonging In College With Drs Sherri & LaVar Charleston
Black Like Me - June 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Alex Gee welcomes LaVar Charleston, PHD and Sherri Charleston to the show for a new series on Black power couples. Their conversation covers the evolution of the Chief Diversity Officer in higher education and understanding that a strategic approach to DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) in i...
S7 E151: "Their own little utopia": Edith Hillard Traces Back 200+ Years Of Her Black Family's Roots In Baraboo, WI.
Black Like Me - May 31, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee has a conversation with Edith Hillard, a Black elder in Madison. Hillard's family is one of the longest living Black families in Wisconsin and Madison. Her stories and family anecdotes reveal a rich history of Black culture and heritage in a predominately white state. Edith Hillard reveal...
S7 E151: "Their own little utopia": Edith Hilliard Traces Back 200+ Years Of Her Black Family's Roots In Baraboo, WI.
Black Like Me - May 31, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee has a conversation with Edith Hilliard, a Black elder in Madison. Hilliard's family is one of the longest living Black families in Wisconsin and Madison. Her stories and family anecdotes reveal a rich history of Black culture and heritage in a predominately white state. Edith Hilliard re...
S7 Ep150: "We Think This Is The Wave Of The Future": A Somber Reflection On What Just Happened In Buffalo, NY By Dr. Gee
Black Like Me - May 17, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Alex Gee responds to the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY with a reflection on what this incident means for the country. You won't want to miss Dr. Gee's raw reaction to a direct attack on the Black community. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme
S7 Ep150: "We Think This Is The Wave Of The Future" A Somber Reflection On What Just Happened In Buffalo, NY By Dr. Gee
Black Like Me - May 17, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Alex Gee responds to the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY with a reflection on what this incident means for the country. You won't want to miss Dr. Gee's raw reaction to a direct attack on the Black community. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme
S7 Ep149: Fasting From Whiteness During Lent: White Pastor Rev. John Edgerton Labeled A Race Traitor and Starts A National Conversation
Black Like Me - May 03, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsRev. Jon Edgerton wanted to guide his Illinois faith community through a thoughtful consideration of racial representation in their worship music, but ended up starting a national conversation on white allyship and faith. Dr. Gee and Rev. Edgerton explore how faith, the Black experience, and soc...
S7 Ep148: Black Plus Poverty Does Not Equal Violence: Entrepreneur Lance Davis Talks About His 20+ Years Of Leading African-Americans Home To Ghana's Door Of Return
Black Like Me - April 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee and Lance Davis connect over their shared experience of time in Ghana. Lance Davis talks about his long journey back to Ghana and the old but paradigm-shattering truths he found along the way. Now for over 20 years, Davis has done work with villages, water, and gold in Ghana. Hear what i...
S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcolm X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanley
Black Like Me - April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Gee is joined by listener Jason Shanley to get his take on an insight into Malcolm X and his development made by his half-sister, Ella Collins. As usual, you will get the kind of raw and honest commentary that you don't get anywhere else. Don't miss this dynamic new segment. ...
S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcom X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanely”
Black Like Me - April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Gee is joined by listener Jason Shanely to get his take on an insight into Malcolm X and his development made by his half-sister, Ella Collins. As usual, you will get the kind of raw and honest commentary that you don't get anywhere else. Don't miss this dynamic new segment. ...
S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcom X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanley”
Black Like Me - April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Gee is joined by listener Jason Shanley to get his take on an insight into Malcolm X and his development made by his half-sister, Ella Collins. As usual, you will get the kind of raw and honest commentary that you don't get anywhere else. Don't miss this dynamic new segment. ...
S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcolm X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanley”
Black Like Me - April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn this episode Dr. Gee is joined by listener Jason Shanley to get his take on an insight into Malcolm X and his development made by his half-sister, Ella Collins. As usual, you will get the kind of raw and honest commentary that you don't get anywhere else. Don't miss this dynamic new segment. ...
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Black Like Me - April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsalexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme
S7 Ep146: People Have Allowed Problems To Be Ignored For Too Long: WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Talks Wisconsin History And His Mandate For Progress
Black Like Me - March 22, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Alex Gee has a conversation with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes about his career and making paths to progress in the state. Lt. Governor Barnes is working to create a state that considers equity and living up to the state motto of ‘Forward.’ Also, hear what the Lt. Gov. has to ...
S7 Ep145: Loving The Lies Of White History More Than Loving Black People: Dr. Terrance Greene from Lean Into Allyship Session
Black Like Me - March 08, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsListen in to a recent event for allies as Dr. Gee and Dr. Terrance Greene discuss the legacy of Black history coming out of Black History Month. As a professor, Dr. Greene provides a deep understanding of Black and white relations through history and now. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreo...
S7 Ep144: Mic Check: Rising To The Occasion
Black Like Me - February 22, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsIn the first episode of Season 7, Dr. Gee breaks down the inspiration behind the new season's theme of Rising To The Occasion. As always, Dr. Gee provides his unique perspective in a dynamic fashion. alexgee.com Become a supporter of the show: patreon.com/blacklikeme
S6 Ep143: Black Joy Is About Authenticity...Everywhere!: A Candid Conversation With Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots Star Angela Robinson
Black Like Me - December 21, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Alex Gee welcomes his friend and actress Angela Robinson to continue his exploration of the many sides of Black Joy. For Robinson, Black Joy means embracing your culture with a lack of pretense. Robinson also provides advice on having a strong career and the importance of life experience, as...
S6 Ep142: Being Centered By Black Joy!: Dr. Gee's Personal Reflection
Black Like Me - December 07, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsIn light of the recent press conference announcing the design and fundraising campaign for The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Dr. Gee reflects on what this moment means to him personally. The process of launching The Center has made every effort to include the local Black community in ...
S6 Ep141: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson
Black Like Me - November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee continues to lead the conversation on the role of Black people in American history. On this episode, he talks with Kellie Carter Jackson about how she teaches Black history and the discourse around race in education happening in America right now. Carter Jackson breaks down Critical Race...
S6 Ep140: Seeking Black Joy Wherever It May Be Found: Four Black Expats Talk About Their Separate Journeys To Portugal
Black Like Me - November 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee has a can't miss conversation with four women who now live outside of the United States by choice. Hear why these ex-pats have sought a better life outside of America and what factors give them Black Joy. - Diara Parker (Vice President of Operations and EQT By Design Consultant) https:...
S6 Ep139: Happiness Is A Temporary Emotion. Black Joy is a state of being!: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Christopher Bass
Black Like Me - October 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsDr. Gee digs right into this season's theme of Black Joy by bringing back Dr. Christopher Bass for another illuminating conversation. From the perspective of a psychologist, Dr. Bass gets at the mindset of what it means to have Black joy. They discuss the difference between pursuing happiness in...
S6 Ep138: Season 6 Mic Check: Embracing Black Joy
Black Like Me - October 12, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsIn the first episode of Season 6, Dr. Gee breaks down the theme of Embracing Black Joy, gives a historical context, and sets the stage for the new season. As always, Dr. Gee is inspiring while providing his unique perspective. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme
S5 Ep137: The Revolutionary Act of Teaching Black Kids With Excellence: Real Talk With Internationally Renown Educator-Extraordinaire, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD.
Black Like Me - July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 227 ratingsOn the final episode of Season 5, Dr. Gee has an invigorating conversation with Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings that starts with demystifying Critical Race Theory (CRT) and continues through explaining systemic racism. Dr. Ladson-Billings brings caree-long expertise to the topic of considering how to...
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