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S2 Ep. 40: Have Metal Phones and Crystal Screens Made Us Plastic People Jan 08, 2019

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Dr. Alex Gee provides some commentary on his writing about how we use screens. He plans to get more out of life with real connections in 2019 and helps listeners see the chance for change in their own lives.

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Reducing Health Inequity through Promotion of Social Connection Initiative

S2 Ep. 39: Forget Resolutions: 10 Things I'm Looking Forward To In 2019 Jan 01, 2019

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Are you thinking about resolutions for the new year? Don't get stuck in failed plans. Dr. Alex Gee lays out 10 things that he looking forward to as we move into 2019. Get inspired to look at what you want to get out of the year.

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S2 Ep. 38: The Best of Black Like Me 2018 Dec 26, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee shares some of his favorite moments from the Black Like Me podcast over the last year and reflects on the kind of impact the show has had. This is a great place to jump into the show and get a preview of what you have been missing.

Hear highlights from important topics in our country and community like Mass Incarceration with Jerome Dillard, the Starbucks race incident with Lilada Gee, interracial parenting with Scott Jackson, and racially charged policing with Officer Corey Saffold. Also, Dr. Gee updates the story on Shelia Stubbs with the national attention she received after her encounter with police while canvassing for her election.

There is also some fun on this episode as Dr. Gee talks with the Vegan soul food chef, Tamearra Dyson about her great restaurant, Souley Vegan. Of course there is a discussion about what "Frick'n A" means!

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S2 Ep. 37: Still Pissed…Cap Times Publisher Paul Fanlund Joins To Reflect On My Viral Op Ed 5 Years Later Dec 18, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee reflects on the 5th anniversary of his viral op-ed article, Justified Anger, that called Madison, WI to action on racial disparity. His op-ed was published in The Cap Times by Publisher and Editor, Paul Fanlund. Dr. Gee and Fanlund discuss the original publishing of the op-ed piece and the resulting movement. They also explore the current media landscape and the state of the African Americans voice in the media.

Read the new article at CapTimes.com

S2 Ep. 36: How Popeye's Chicken Assisted to Produce a 0% Recidivism Rate . . . Dec 11, 2018

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On this episode, Dr. Alex Gee has a reunion with formerly incarcerated men that were part of a mentorship group that he started. This group of men reflect on the early meetings together, how they developed as leaders, and are now investing back into the community. These men now stand up for formerly incarcerated people in their work, and celebrate that none of their group have returned to prison.

Anthony Cooper Sr is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Reentry Services at Nehemiah. Aaron Hicks is the Assistant Director for Reentry Services at Nehemiah. Jerome Dillard is the State Director of EXPO (EX-Prisoners Organizing) He has more than 20 years of experience working with formerly-incarcerated people, and with people in prison. He is a founder of Voices Beyond Bars in Madison. Jerome has worked for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and has most recently been the director of re-entry programs for Dane County.

You can find out more information about ending mass incarceration in Wisconsin at ROC Wiscsonsin.

S2 Ep. 35: When People Think My White Assistant is Dr. Alex Gee... Dec 04, 2018

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On this episode, Dr. Alex Gee and his assistant 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.

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S2 Ep. 34: Ask Me Anything - Guests Aaron Hicks and Jerome Dillard Interview Me Nov 27, 2018

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The table gets turned on Dr. Alex Gee as his friends, Aaron Hicks and Jerome Dillard, join him in the studio to ask him whatever they want. Nothing is off limits. The interview covers a range of topics from the hilarious to the insightful. Learn more about Dr. Gee's career and his legacy. And of course there are still Black Ice Breakers. Don't miss it!

S2 Ep. 33: Fades and Blood Pressure Checks: Bringing Medical Services to Black Barbershops with Aaron Perry Nov 20, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee talks with Aaron Perry, recently honored by Time Magazine as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Health Care of 2018. Aaron shares his own story of health improvement that led him to open a health center in his barbershop.

Find out more about Aaron Perry and his work:

rebalanced-life.org

jphairdesign.com

ironmanaaron49@gmail.com

S2 Ep. 32: The Cost of Being A White Ally with Rev. Rob Lee IV: The Great Great Nephew of General Robert E. Lee Wants to Tear Down The Confederate Statues Nov 13, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee has a powerful conversation with the great great nephew of General Robert E. Lee about how he has become a White Alley of the African American community. Reverend Rob Lee IV is a public theologian, lecturer, and author that has taken a public stand against systems of oppression and speaks honestly about his family heritage in American history.

Find out more about Reverend Rob Lee:

revroblee.com

Twitter: @roblee4

Books:

A Sin by Any Other Name: Reckoning with Racism and the Heritage of the South

Stained-Glass Millennials

S2 Ep. 31: When White People Say Racism is Over, Being Tender-Headed, and How Older Generations Have Failed Millenials with My Guests from the Wild Wild World Podcast Nov 06, 2018

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On this fun episode, Dr. Alex Gee gets the Millennial perspective on some recent issues as he talks with fellow podcasters from Chicago, Kellen Reeves and Will Horne. And of course, Dr. Gee gets to ask some White and Black Ice Breakers.

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