Black Like Me

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S5 Ep.118: Season 5 Mic Check: Now What?! Feb 23, 2021

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In the first episode of season 5, Dr. Gee gives his perspective on where we are, moving further into 2021, and sets the stage for the new season. As always, Dr. Gee does not hold back in giving his honest insight.

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S4+ Ep.117 : Black NBA Players Still Get Pulled Over by Police! - Bucks Star Wes Matthews on Being Black in Wisconsin, in the NBA, and the Pressures of Being a Public Figure Oct 27, 2020

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This extra episode of Season 4 was just too good to wait for Season 5. Dr. Alex Gee has an honest conversation with NBA player currently with the Milwaukee Bucks. A 10-year NBA veteran, Matthews averaged 12.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 69 games (68 starts) with Dallas, New York and Indiana last season. He finished the 2018-19 season with the Pacers, starting 23 games, averaging 10.9 points in 31.5 minutes per contest.

The former Marquette standout who attended high school in Madison, Wis., has also played in 36 playoff games in his career and is averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals in postseason action.

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S4 Ep. 116: 7 Observations From Season 4 - State of Emergency Oct 06, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee wraps up Season 4 with a reflection on the themes of his conversations over the last season. Season 4's theme of "State of Emergency" became more relevant as the year has gone on and Dr. Gee points to the current state of affairs in Wisconsin and the country. You are sure to hear Dr. Gee's honest perspective as a Black man in America giving voice to the Black experience. Plus, Dr. Gee leaves you with some steps to take toward action in the midst of volatile times.

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Relevant Re-Drop: Dear White People, Frickin' A, and Wondering If White People Are Welcome In A Black Church Oct 01, 2020

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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 fun and honest episode, Dr. Alex Gee teases his upcoming full discussion of the Netflix series Dear White People by sharing his thoughts on the first episode. Dr. Gee is joined by some of his podcast crew to get a White perspective on the topic of White people entering Black spaces, such as Black churches. Plus, hear the group struggle to understand the use of the phrase "Frickin' A." You don't hear open discussions on race like this anywhere else.

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S4 Ep.115: A Q&A With Dr. Gee So Good It Will Make You Want To 'Slap Your Mama' Sep 29, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee answers listener questions about this season of the podcast and also current events like the Black Lives Matter movement, racial unrest, and what makes a trustworthy white ally. Becoming a Patreon supporter allows you to get your pressing questions submitted to Dr. Gee for consideration on the show.

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Relevant Re-Drop: "Just Shut the Hell Up": How White People Struggle Moving On After Racial Missteps Sep 24, 2020

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How should White people handle racial missteps? How should white allies support people of color in the moment? Dr. Alex Gee discusses a recent race-related encounter that he couldn't help but bring up to help others understand all sides of the incident. The crew of the Black Like Me podcast help process the encounter as they witnessed the moment.

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S4 Ep.114: Black Collaboration: Wisdom and Perspectives from our NAACP Trailblazers in Madison Sep 22, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee talks with NAACP members Kirbie Mack, Frances Huntley-Cooper, and Greg Jones to understand their historical leadership for the Black community. There is a wealth of wisdom and experience from these leaders that does not get shared enough. As always, don't miss the amazing stories and powerful commentary that Dr. Gee draws out of his guests.

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Relevant Re-Drop: "Don't Call Me N*****!!" An Exclusive Interview With National News Headliners Marlon And Noah Anderson Sep 17, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee has an in-depth conversation with Marlon Anderson, who was fired from a Madison high school for telling a student not to call him the n-word. Dr. Gee has known Marlon since his youth. For the first time, hear the whole story of how Marlon's high school son, Noah Anderson, rallied support behind him as the president of the Black Student Union. Noah organized a student walk-out, petition, and discussions with school administration.

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S4 Ep.113: The Failure of 'Tough on Crime': Jerome Dillard and John Vaudreuil Share on The Importance of Cross-Cultural Criminal Justice Reform Sep 15, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee discusses cross-cultural criminal justice reform with Jerome Dillard and John Vaudreuil. John is a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. He worked for U.S. Justice Department for 38 years, first as an assistant U.S. attorney in Wisconsin's Western District where he prosecuted criminal cases. He was appointed the U.S. Attorney for Wisconsin's Western District in August 2010 by President Barack Obama. He resigned in March 2017 when then-Attorney General Jeff Session called for his resignation, along with 45 other U.S. attorneys. John details the situation of resignation in his conversation with Dr. Gee.

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Relevant Re-Drop: Black Identity In The Classroom: Insights From A Future Black Male Teacher In A White School System Sep 10, 2020

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Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with the University of Wisconsin student, Eric Washington Jr. about his prospects of going into education in a white school system. Eric relates his experience of student teaching and being shut down for expressing his Black cultural heritage. You will want to hear about this young man's vision for his future in education.

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