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S3 Ep. 70: Do Black Wisconsinites Control The Fate Of Humanity In The 2020 Election?: Interview With Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler Oct 08, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee interviews Ben Wikler, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, about the power of Wisconsin politics for America and the world. The discussion covers the potential of the Black vote, the need for Black wealth, and practical ways to make an impact.

Ben has spent his life fighting for economic, social, and racial justice. In his work, most recently for the progressive group MoveOn.org, Ben has played a leadership role in some of the most critical political fights of recent years. From a young age, Ben has been driven by a passion for change and inspired by Wisconsin's progressive tradition. Ben worked nationally for climate change, peace, human rights, and many other issues. As MoveOn's Washington, DC director, Ben worked closely with the Obama White House, served as a surrogate for Bernie Sanders, and helped raise millions of dollars for grassroots organizing to elect Hillary Clinton.

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S3 Ep. 69: White Savior or White Ally? Oct 01, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee answers listener questions with podcast producer Tyler Nylen. Their conversation addresses the complex work of racial reconciliation and justice. Keep listening for the most honest discussions of race and the African American experience.

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S3 Ep. 68: Door Of No Return: The Pan-African Perspective With Dr. Kwasi Obeng Sep 24, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee continues the conversation connected to the anniversary of the 1619 African slave trade and his trip to Ghana. On this episode, he gets the perspective on the relationship between Africans and African Americans with Dr. Kwasi Obeng. Dr. Obeng grew up in Ghana, studied in England, and now works in the U.S. Currently, Dr. Obeng is the Madison Council Chief of Staff who is responsible for coordinating the execution of strategic initiatives, assisting the program development and policy responsibilities of 20 elected City Council members, and manage the Council office and staff.

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S3 Ep. 67: The Resilience of Being African & African American: More Ghana Reflections With My Sister Lilada Gee Sep 17, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee has a boldly honest conversation with his sister Lilada Gee about their experiences in Ghana for the Year of Return trip. Lilada brings a female perspective to their journey to Africa and reflecting on the 400 years since the beginning of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. You won't hear the authenticity of this kind of discussion anywhere else.

Lilada Gee's Artwork: society6.com/Lilada

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S3 Ep. 66: The 1619 Project: Reflecting On My Ghana Trip & 400 Years of White Oppression Sep 10, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee relates ten thoughts of reflection on his recent trip to Ghana in remembrance of 400 years of the first Africans enslaved. It was a powerful, insightful, and emotional experience for Dr. Gee. If you have listened to The Black Like Me [Gee]nealogy series about Dr. Gee's ancestry, then you will want to hear more about his African heritage in this episode.

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S3 Ep. 65: Black Identity In The Classroom: Insights From A Future Black Male Teacher In A White School System Sep 03, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with 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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S3 Ep. 64: Behind The Scenes With Eli And Jeremy Of The Black Like Me Team Aug 27, 2019

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On this episode, Dr. Alex Gee takes you behind the scenes of the podcast for a discussion with two members of the white crew, Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage. They share their perspective on being a part of producing the show and what they have learned about race relations through the conversations on and off the show.

As always, Dr. Gee facilitates some of the most authentic and honest conversations around the experience of being Black in America.

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S3 Ep. 63: Black Out Special: Lifelong Black Friends Talk College Admissions Scandals, R. Kelly, Epstein, and More Aug 20, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee introduces a new segment that features fun and raw conversations between Black friends on current events. On this episode, Dr. Gee is joined by his sister Lilada Gee and lifelong friend David Smith. They discuss everything from scandals (college admission, R. Kelly, Epstein), Madison generational changes, racism in schools to the 2020 election.

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S3 Ep. 62: From Informed To Transformed: How 3 White Women Became Court Advocates Aug 13, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee speaks with three women that have stepped up to learn and advocate for people in the court system. You won't want to miss hearing about their journeys and how this volunteer work has transformed their perspective on the criminal justice system. Betsey Day, Mary Kateada, Sandi Reinardy, and Karen Reece recommend that people just keep showing up to support the African American community and fighting racism.

Dr. Gee also shares about his experience sitting alongside a local judge for a day in order to get a perspective on the court system.

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S3 Ep. 61: The N-Word Again?!?!: Racial Trauma In The UW-Madison Classroom with Lexi Gee Aug 06, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee has a discussion with his daughter, Lexi Gee, about a disturbing incident in the college classroom and the resulting academic article that she co-authored. This personal and honest conversation covers issues of race relations, intersectionality, and white fragility.

Read the Article:

A Collaborative Dialogue on the N-Word in a University Classroom by Lexi Gee, Sarah Wood

Transformations: The Journal of Inclusive Scholarship and Pedagogy, Penn State University Press, Volume 28, Number 2, 2018

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