Black Like Me

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S3 Ep. 53: Reparations: Princeton Seminary Wrestles With Its Role In Slavery In An Interview With President, Dr. Craig Barnes Jun 04, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee talks with his friend Dr. Craig Barnes, President of Princeton Seminary, about the school's process of facing the reality of history. In the process of Princeton Seminary's Slavery Audit, President Craig Barnes appointed a committee of faculty and administrators to conduct research regarding Princeton Seminary's ties to slavery. This episode's discussion considers the steps toward confession and repentance for a collective history.

After the Slavery Audit report was released, Princeton Seminary students called for reparations for the school's role in the slave trade. You can read more about it here.

S3 Ep. 52: The N-Word Keeps Showing Up With The Hawkins Family May 28, 2019

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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.

Season 3 Preview Apr 02, 2019

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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.

Bonus Rant: I'm Tired of White People Telling Us How To Protest Apr 02, 2019

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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.

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S2 Ep. 51: Jesus Ain't White: An Interview with Truth's Table Podcast Host Michelle Higgins Mar 26, 2019

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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/

S2 Ep. 50: Black Fathers Sound Off... Mar 19, 2019

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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

S2 Ep. 49: 7 Questions Black Voters Have for Mayoral Candidates Mar 14, 2019

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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.

S2 Ep. 48: Green Book: Another White Savior Story Mar 12, 2019

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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.

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Facebook: @DrRevAlexGee

Twitter: @alexgeejr

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[Gee]nealogy Series ~ [America's] Family Secrets Part 5: Live Event Talkback with Listener Questions Mar 05, 2019

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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

S2 Ep. 47: This Ain't Fake News: Keeping It Real with Madison365 News Outlet Founder Henry Sanders Feb 26, 2019

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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.

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