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Ep. 13: Momma's Boys: The Legacy of Black Mothers May 15, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee speaks with other "Momma's Boys" who share about the influence that their mothers have had in their family life. The men talk about the importance of multigenerational households, family meals, and extended family. Get invaluable advice passed on from the experience of strong Black women.

Find out more about this episode's special guests:

Enis Ragland: Deputy Mayor for Administration in Finance

Bishop Harold Rayford

Jerome Dillard: State Director of EXPO (EX-Prisoners Organizing

Ep. 12: A Tribute To My Mother May 12, 2018

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On a special Mother's Day episode, Dr. Alex Gee reflects on the journey of his mother through her story of perseverance, strength, and family. His mother's book of poetry provides insight into the Black experience in America and wise lessons that a mother passes on to her family.

Ep. 11: Whitesplaining May 08, 2018

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On this episode Dr. Gee tackles some of the common arguments heard from White people when trying to explain racist commentary. Hear his thoughts on "All Lives Matter" and other popular phrases in American culture. Dr. Gee also shares his own encounters with whitesplaining.

Ep. 10: Can a Black Soul Food Restaurant Really Be Vegan? (Guest Tamearra Dyson, featured chef on Food Network) May 01, 2018

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Dr. Gee talks with owner and chef, Tamearra Dyson, of Souley Vegan in Oakland, CA. She has been cooking her signature vegan dishes since the age of 18 and was recently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the Food Network. Listen as she shares her deep love for food and expertise with Dr. Gee.

Tamearra is working on a book that will be a combination of a short cookbook and autobiography. Look for the book by the end of the year.

Souley Vegan is franchising and any interested parties should email Tamearra@souleyvegan.com

Check out Tamearra Dyson's website to get updates on her book and franchises. www.souleyvegan.com

Ep. 9: Starbucks, Donald Trump, and Ventriloquist Dolls: How Trump Is Saying What America Has Always Been Thinking Apr 24, 2018

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Dr. Gee has a fun and honest conversation about recent issues in America with guests Lilada Gee (Lilada's Livingroom/Black Woman Heal) and Kaleem Caire (Founder/CEO of One City Early Learning Center). Dr Gee discusses Donald Trump as a ventriloquist doll sitting on the lap of America, a mouthpiece for white fragility. They also discuss the Philadelphia Starbucks incident and the concept of White space.

Lenny the Lion and Terry Hall Ventriloquist

Ep. 8: The Paradox of Being A Black Police Officer with Officer Corey Saffold Apr 17, 2018

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On this episode Dr. Gee asks Madison Police Officer Corey Saffold the tough questions about the tension between race and law enforcement. Officer Corey Saffold shares his experience as a Black police officer. Their conversation covers racial profiling, police procedure, and police shootings of unarmed Black individuals. Dr. Gee also relates his personal experiences of racial profiling with law enforcement.

You can find more from him at www.coreysparadox.com or email him at corey@coreysparadox.com

Ep. 7: The Austin Bomber: An Austin Community Leader's Response to Racial Profiling with Guest Corey Tabor Apr 10, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with Corey Tabor from Austin, Texas about racial profiling and the arrest of the the Austin Bomber. Corey Tabor is Founder and President of the History in the Making Community Development Center (H.I.M. Center), Founder and Lead Pastor of Full Life Community Church, and the Community Outreach Director with Austin LifeCare (ALC).

coreytabor.com

Ep. 6: Real Talk With White Allies Apr 03, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee shares two new segments where he talks with White people about their experiences with issues around race. In the first segment, Things White People Want to Know, Dr. Gee answers a question from filmmaker and sound engineer Jeremy Holiday about how to address and teach our children about race. For the second segment, Work That White, Dr. Gee has a conversation with Tyler Nylen about how he came to be a white ally and what he is learning through the African American History Course.

Justified Anger African American History Course

Ep. 5: Building Diverse Organizations: A Loaned Executive Project with Patrick Marcus Yates Mar 27, 2018

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Dr. Alex Gee talks with Patrick Marcus Yates about his career with TDS and as a community leader. Patrick Yates is the Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for TDS Telecom and shares how was an innovator in the Loaned Executive Project initiated by Alex Gee. Patrick Yates tells the story of how he split his time between human resources with TDS and as the Director of Operations for the Justified Anger movement. Together they discuss diversity in the workplace and corporate environment.

Justified Anger

Ep. 4: Remembering Alzheimer's with Guest Fabu Carter Mar 20, 2018

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Join Dr. Gee on a personal journey through his families experience of Alzheimer's. For the first time, Dr. Gee openly shares about his mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's. To understand more about the disease, Dr. Gee talks with Outreach Specialist with The Alzheimer's Disease and Research Center, Fabu Carter. They discuss the importance of awareness around the disease and especially the research needed among the African American community.

Fabu Carter: The Poetry of Alzheimer's Disease Outreach

artistfabu.com

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