Black Like Me

By Alex Gee

What's Black Like Me about?

Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee is a podcast that invites you to experience the world through the perspective of one Black man, one conversation, one story, or even one rant at a time.

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Black Like Me episodes:

04.16.2024
S9 E183: "I Didn't Understand How Incredibly White and Segregated Madison Was": Andrea Dearlove Talks About Her Allyship Journey With Justified Anger
Justified Anger had drastically shifted the experiences and thinking of the white people who have become connected through the educational opportunities. Andrea Dearlove was an early attendee of Justified Anger's Black History for a New Day course and it drastically...
04.02.2024
S9 E182: "What The Hell Are You Doing Working On These White People": The Complexity Of Dealing With Racism As A Social Entrepreneur With Consultant Jim Bower
Dr. Gee talks with the experienced consultant, Jim Bower, about empowering visionary leaders to actually create the social change that they envision. Listen in on the ongoing conversation these two men have about how to approach the cross-cultural work of addressing...
03.19.2024
S9 E181: Awareness Of White People Will Have To Shift: 11,000 Court Cases With The Court Observer's Sandi Reinardy and Aaron Hicks
Sandi Reinardy discusses how she and the Court Observer team have developed the program with the goal of holding the court accountable and advocating for a just system. Hear how it is unavoidable to see the impact of race in...
03.05.2024
S9 E180: The World I Believed In Never Existed: Creating And Sustaining Justified Anger Change With Rev. Lilada Gee and Harry Hawkins
What was it like to try to create systemic change after the release of Dr. Gee's Justified Anger article? Hear how the article was encroaching on white people’s territory with pushback to maintain the system from guests Rev. Lilada Gee...
02.20.2024
S9 E179: The Ripple Effect: Justified Anger's Innovative Ways Of Measuring Change With Dr. Karen Reece
Dr. Karen Reece explains Justified Anger's innovative research and strategic approach to Justice centered systems change work. As Justified Anger took off as a movement, Dr. Reece gives insight into the funding of Black-led organizations and the struggle to create...
02.06.2024
S9 E178: Black Like Mama: A Look At Life After My Mom’s Recent Passing
On this special episode, Dr. Alex Gee and his sister Lilada Gee reflect on the passing of their mother, Ms. Verline Gee. They celebrate her memory with stories and insights from her life. For decades, Ms. Verline created a profound...
01.23.2024
S9 E177: The Tip Of The Spear: Managing The Leading Edge Of Change With Kaleem Caire
Dr. Gee is joined again by his friend Kaleem Caire to look at the atmosphere around Justified Anger in the early years and how the initiative has created change over the last 10 years. They reflect on having breakfast together...
01.09.2024
S9 E176: "We Haven't Arrived Yet": Reflecting On The Reception Of Justified Anger Ten Years Later With Renee Moe and Joe Parisi
Dr. Gee welcomes Renee Moe (President & CEO at United Way of Dane County) and Joe Parisi (Dane County Executive) to dicsuss how they experienced the release of the Justified Anger article and aftermath. They reflect on how the original...
12.26.2023
S9 E175: What I Remember Of My Twenties Was Losing My Mentors: Dr. Gee's Reflections On Life at 60 With Life-Long Friend Pastor David Smith
Dr. Gee considers his career, relationships, and community impact as he reaches the age of 60. His life-long friend David Smith joins the conversations as they recall stories of their youth, beginning as community leaders, and how the world has...
12.12.2023
S9 E174: Anger And Courage: Publishing Justified Anger with Paul Fanlund and Phil Haslanger
Dr. Gee welcomes Paul Fanlund, editor and publisher of The Capital Times, and journalist Phil Haslanger to the show to discuss the publication of Dr. Gee's article, entitled Justified Anger. Hear the inside story of how Dr. Gee’s groundbreaking articles...
12.05.2023
S9 E173: Justified Anger In My Own Voice
Dr. Gee returns to the original article that started the Justified Anger initiative, as he reads the article in his own voice. Season 9 is exploring the ten years of system transformation that has resulted from the wake up call...
11.28.2023
S9 E172: Mic Check - Is That Black Enough For You?
Are you ready for Season 9? Dr. Alex Gee is starting the season off with another mic check to set the tone for what is to come. Get a glimpse into what is on Dr. Gee's mind and heart for...
08.15.2023
S8 E171: Pass The Mic Series: Our Character Has To Grow Into Our Calling - Visionary Leadership With Henry Sanders
Dr. Gee welcomes his friends and fellow podcast host, Henry Sanders, back to the show for a honest conversation about real leadership. Dr. Gee explores how leadership vision is not a sprint, but a marathon from his own experience. They...
08.01.2023
S8 E170: Pass The Mic Series: We Want To Experience Racial Unity, Not Just Hear About It With Annette Miller
Dr. Gee welcomes Annette Miller to the show to discuss Black leadership and equitable community development in their local community. They have an in-depth discussion around the development and impact of Justified Anger's Our Madison Plan among the Black community. ...
07.18.2023
S8 E169: Pass The Mic Series: The White Organizations Get Hired and Payed, But Black People Get Asked For Free Advice With Dr. Karen Reece
Dr. Gee brings Dr. Karen Reece back to the show to discuss the complexity of leading a Black focused organization in a majority white community. Dr. Reece brings first hand knowledge of working with white women in the non-profit sector...
07.05.2023
S8 E168: Pass The Mic Series: We Have Not Created Space For White People To Say "Hey Wait, I Don't Get It!" With Tyler Nylen and Joel Ballivian
Tyler Nylen and Joel Ballivian return to the show to ask Dr. Gee how white men can face the accountability of their history and move forward. Dr. Gee works to help people understand that we are all broken, not saviors,...
06.27.2023
S8 Ep167: I'm A Little Piece Of Leather And I'm Well Put Together: Leadership Lessons From My 1969 First Grade Teacher, Alice E. Turner, Who Is 103 Yrs Young
Dr. Gee continues his Season 8 focus on leadership with one of the greatest highlights of his career, interviewing his first grade teacher, Alice E. Turner. Mrs. Turner is a vibrant 103 and has so much wisdom to pass along....
06.20.2023
S8 E166: Unapologetically Black: Leaders Are Made Through Crisis With Peter Ahn
Dr. Gee welcomes his friend and fellow pastor, Peter Ahn back to the show to talk about authenticity in leadership development. They speak about different moments of crisis, such as the Pandemic, that bring new roads, roles, and rules. These...
06.06.2023
S8 E165: Does UW Madison Only Protect Its White Children?: The UW Black Power Coalition Voices Their Demands
Dr. Gee speaks to a group of Black students from the University of Wisconsin that formed the Black Power Coalition in response to a video of a UW student using racial slurs and language that appeared online in May, 2023....
05.23.2023
S8 E164: Pass The Mic Series: I Was So Unseen My Whole Life, So I See People Who Felt Unseen With Jacquesha Hunt
On this episode Dr. Gee has a conversation with Jacquesha Hunt about growing up in his church, finding her first job with his non-profit organization, and now assisting with the podcast as well. With so much history together and being...
05.16.2023
S8 E163: More Real Family Talk About Race Related Trauma With My White Cousin, Brandon Cook
Dr. Alex Gee continues his heart-felt and truthful conversation with his white cousin, Brandon Cook, about their shared family legacy that dates back to American slavery. They are open about discussing the racial trauma that has carried through generations of...
05.09.2023
S8 E162: Pass The Mic Series: Saying The Hard Things, But Being Part Of The Solution With Rick Phelps
Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with his long-time and wise friend, Rick Phelps. They share a thoughtful, sharp, and strategic approach to leadership for the greater good of the local community. You won't want to miss Rick's insightful and...
05.02.2023
S8 E161: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?: Real Family Talk About Race Related Trauma With My White Cousin, Brandon Cook
Dr. Alex Gee has a heart-felt and truthful conversation with his white cousin, Brandon Cook, about their shared family legacy that dates back to American slavery. They are open about discussing the racial trauma that has carried through generations of...
04.25.2023
S8 E160: Pass the Mic Series: The Secret To Consistency Of Voice With Jason Fields
Dr. Alex Gee gets interviewed by his accomplished guest, Jason Fields. They discuss how to develop leaders, professionally and spiritually, and the unseen loneliness and cost of leadership. Fields asks about how he observes Dr. Gee’s consistency of voice and personality...
04.11.2023
S8 E159: Pass the Mic Series: Behind The Scenes With Two Eager White Guys Featuring Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage
For this episode of the Pass the Mic Series, get an inside look at the cross-cultural production team dynamic of the Black Like Me podcast itself. Producers Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage ask Dr. Gee about mentoring and leading 'eager...
03.28.2023
S8 E158: Pass the Mic Series: True Power Is Creating Space For Others To Flourish With Dr. Tony Chambers
The Pass the Mic leadership series continues with the return of Dr. Tony Chambers to the podcast. Dr. Gee and Dr. Chambers exchange stories and insights on their leadership values. In their conversation, Dr. Gee digs into the circumstances that...
03.14.2023
S8 E157: Pass the Mic Series: Know And Die For Your Mission Before You Sell Your Vision With Harry Hawkins
Dr. Alex Gee is kicking off his new Leadership series with the Executive Vice President of his non-profit organization, Nehemiah. Harry Hawkins has studied Transformational Leadership like Dr. Gee and of how this powerful style of leadership has played out...
02.28.2023
S8 E156: Mic Check - Pass the Mic Leadership Series
Season 8 is here! Dr. Alex Gee is starting the season off with another mic check to set the tone for what is to come. Get a glimpse into what is on Dr. Gee's mind and heart right now, and...
02.14.2023
Dr. Gee's Storytelling Showcase: An Evening Celebrating Hope - Live Event
As a special treat to lead into the new season of Black Like Me, we are sharing this recording of a live event at Cafe Coda from December of 2022. In partnership with Justified Anger and Lean Into Allship sessions,...
08.24.2022
Best of Black Like Me: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson
To celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the third episode in the Best of Black Like Me series, Dr. Gee talks with...
08.17.2022
Best of Black Like Me: The Revolutionary Act of Teaching Black Kids With Excellence: Real Talk With Internationally Renown Educator-Extraordinaire, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD.
To celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine's Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the second episode in the Best of Black Like Me series, it seemed like an...
08.10.2022
Best of Black Like Me: 7 Observations For White People During This Historic Moment
To celebrate the Black Like Me Podcast winning Madison Magazine's Best of Madison podcast 2022, we are highlighting some favorite episodes from past seasons. For the first re-release, Dr. Alex Gee shares a series of observations into what he saw...
07.26.2022
S7 E155: "What are you doing here?!": The US Legacy Of White Civilians Policing Black People
Dr. Alex Gee uses a personal experience to frame a discussion about how the white surveillance of Black people in their community is alive and well. In the process, explores how a white ally takes responsibility for some racism around them,...
07.12.2022
S7 E154: That’s ‘Dr. Victim’ To You: Dr. Gee Trolls A White Troll
Dr. Alex Gee reflects on the true nature of being a victim, as he is accused of taking advantage of victimhood. He reflects on what a victim complex looks like and flips the definition on the white troll to consider...
06.28.2022
S7 E153: Dining & Ditching On The White Privilege Buffet: 5 Things For White Allies To Consider
Dr. Gee brings another one of his insightful and raw reflections on a racial justice issue from his own experience and perspective. In the midst of turbulent times that make people protective of their rights, Dr. Gee offers five ways...
06.14.2022
S7 E152: Educate To Activate: Two Married University DEI Professionals At Harvard & Wisconsin Offer Real Talk About Diversity And Belonging In College With Drs Sherri & LaVar Charleston
Dr. Alex Gee welcomes LaVar Charleston, PHD and Sherri Charleston to the show for a new series on Black power couples. Their conversation covers the evolution of the Chief Diversity Officer in higher education and understanding that a strategic approach...
05.31.2022
S7 E151: "Their own little utopia": Edith Hilliard Traces Back 200+ Years Of Her Black Family's Roots In Baraboo, WI.
Dr. Gee has a conversation with Edith Hilliard, a Black elder in Madison. Hilliard's family is one of the longest living Black families in Wisconsin and Madison. Her stories and family anecdotes reveal a rich history of Black culture and...
05.17.2022
S7 Ep150: "We Think This Is The Wave Of The Future": A Somber Reflection On What Just Happened In Buffalo, NY By Dr. Gee
On this episode Dr. Alex Gee responds to the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY with a reflection on what this incident means for the country. You won't want to miss Dr. Gee's raw reaction to a direct attack on...
05.03.2022
S7 Ep149: Fasting From Whiteness During Lent: White Pastor Rev. John Edgerton Labeled A Race Traitor and Starts A National Conversation
Rev. Jon Edgerton wanted to guide his Illinois faith community through a thoughtful consideration of racial representation in their worship music, but ended up starting a national conversation on white allyship and faith. Dr. Gee and Rev. Edgerton explore how...
04.19.2022
S7 Ep148: Black Plus Poverty Does Not Equal Violence: Entrepreneur Lance Davis Talks About His 20+ Years Of Leading African-Americans Home To Ghana's Door Of Return
Dr. Gee and Lance Davis connect over their shared experience of time in Ghana. Lance Davis talks about his long journey back to Ghana and the old but paradigm-shattering truths he found along the way. Now for over 20 years,...
04.04.2022
S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcolm X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanley
On this episode Dr. Gee is joined by listener Jason Shanley to get his take on an insight into Malcolm X and his development made by his half-sister, Ella Collins. As usual, you will get the kind of raw and...
03.22.2022
S7 Ep146: People Have Allowed Problems To Be Ignored For Too Long: WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Talks Wisconsin History And His Mandate For Progress
Dr. Alex Gee has a conversation with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes about his career and making paths to progress in the state. Lt. Governor Barnes is working to create a state that considers equity and living up to the state...
03.08.2022
S7 Ep145: Loving The Lies Of White History More Than Loving Black People: Dr. Terrance Greene from Lean Into Allyship Session
Listen in to a recent event for allies as Dr. Gee and Dr. Terrance Greene discuss the legacy of Black history coming out of Black History Month. As a professor, Dr. Greene provides a deep understanding of Black and white...
02.22.2022
S7 Ep144: Mic Check: Rising To The Occasion
In the first episode of Season 7, Dr. Gee breaks down the inspiration behind the new season's theme of Rising To The Occasion. As always, Dr. Gee provides his unique perspective in a dynamic fashion. alexgee.com Become a supporter of...
12.21.2021
S6 Ep143: Black Joy Is About Authenticity...Everywhere!: A Candid Conversation With Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots Star Angela Robinson
Dr. Alex Gee welcomes his friend and actress Angela Robinson to continue his exploration of the many sides of Black Joy. For Robinson, Black Joy means embracing your culture with a lack of pretense. Robinson also provides advice on having...
12.07.2021
S6 Ep142: Being Centered By Black Joy!: Dr. Gee's Personal Reflection
In light of the recent press conference announcing the design and fundraising campaign for The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Dr. Gee reflects on what this moment means to him personally. The process of launching The Center has made...
11.23.2021
S6 Ep141: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson
Dr. Gee continues to lead the conversation on the role of Black people in American history. On this episode, he talks with Kellie Carter Jackson about how she teaches Black history and the discourse around race in education happening in...
11.09.2021
S6 Ep140: Seeking Black Joy Wherever It May Be Found: Four Black Expats Talk About Their Separate Journeys To Portugal
Dr. Gee has a can't miss conversation with four women who now live outside of the United States by choice. Hear why these ex-pats have sought a better life outside of America and what factors give them Black Joy. -...
10.26.2021
S6 Ep139: Happiness Is A Temporary Emotion. Black Joy is a state of being!: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Christopher Bass
Dr. Gee digs right into this season's theme of Black Joy by bringing back Dr. Christopher Bass for another illuminating conversation. From the perspective of a psychologist, Dr. Bass gets at the mindset of what it means to have Black...
10.12.2021
S6 Ep138: Season 6 Mic Check: Embracing Black Joy
In the first episode of Season 6, Dr. Gee breaks down the theme of Embracing Black Joy, gives a historical context, and sets the stage for the new season. As always, Dr. Gee is inspiring while providing his unique perspective....

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Black Like Me episodes:

S9 E183: "I Didn't Understand How Incredibly White and Segregated Madison Was": Andrea Dearlove Talks About Her Allyship Journey With Justified Anger

S9 E182: "What The Hell Are You Doing Working On These White People": The Complexity Of Dealing With Racism As A Social Entrepreneur With Consultant Jim Bower

S9 E181: Awareness Of White People Will Have To Shift: 11,000 Court Cases With The Court Observer's Sandi Reinardy and Aaron Hicks

S9 E180: The World I Believed In Never Existed: Creating And Sustaining Justified Anger Change With Rev. Lilada Gee and Harry Hawkins

S9 E179: The Ripple Effect: Justified Anger's Innovative Ways Of Measuring Change With Dr. Karen Reece

S9 E178: Black Like Mama: A Look At Life After My Mom’s Recent Passing

S9 E177: The Tip Of The Spear: Managing The Leading Edge Of Change With Kaleem Caire

S9 E176: "We Haven't Arrived Yet": Reflecting On The Reception Of Justified Anger Ten Years Later With Renee Moe and Joe Parisi

S9 E175: What I Remember Of My Twenties Was Losing My Mentors: Dr. Gee's Reflections On Life at 60 With Life-Long Friend Pastor David Smith

S9 E174: Anger And Courage: Publishing Justified Anger with Paul Fanlund and Phil Haslanger

S9 E173: Justified Anger In My Own Voice

S9 E172: Mic Check - Is That Black Enough For You?

S8 E171: Pass The Mic Series: Our Character Has To Grow Into Our Calling - Visionary Leadership With Henry Sanders

S8 E170: Pass The Mic Series: We Want To Experience Racial Unity, Not Just Hear About It With Annette Miller

S8 E169: Pass The Mic Series: The White Organizations Get Hired and Payed, But Black People Get Asked For Free Advice With Dr. Karen Reece

S8 E168: Pass The Mic Series: We Have Not Created Space For White People To Say "Hey Wait, I Don't Get It!" With Tyler Nylen and Joel Ballivian

S8 Ep167: I'm A Little Piece Of Leather And I'm Well Put Together: Leadership Lessons From My 1969 First Grade Teacher, Alice E. Turner, Who Is 103 Yrs Young

S8 E166: Unapologetically Black: Leaders Are Made Through Crisis With Peter Ahn

S8 E165: Does UW Madison Only Protect Its White Children?: The UW Black Power Coalition Voices Their Demands

S8 E164: Pass The Mic Series: I Was So Unseen My Whole Life, So I See People Who Felt Unseen With Jacquesha Hunt

S8 E163: More Real Family Talk About Race Related Trauma With My White Cousin, Brandon Cook

S8 E162: Pass The Mic Series: Saying The Hard Things, But Being Part Of The Solution With Rick Phelps

S8 E161: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?: Real Family Talk About Race Related Trauma With My White Cousin, Brandon Cook

S8 E160: Pass the Mic Series: The Secret To Consistency Of Voice With Jason Fields

S8 E159: Pass the Mic Series: Behind The Scenes With Two Eager White Guys Featuring Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage

S8 E158: Pass the Mic Series: True Power Is Creating Space For Others To Flourish With Dr. Tony Chambers

S8 E157: Pass the Mic Series: Know And Die For Your Mission Before You Sell Your Vision With Harry Hawkins

S8 E156: Mic Check - Pass the Mic Leadership Series

Dr. Gee's Storytelling Showcase: An Evening Celebrating Hope - Live Event

Best of Black Like Me: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson

Best of Black Like Me: The Revolutionary Act of Teaching Black Kids With Excellence: Real Talk With Internationally Renown Educator-Extraordinaire, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD.

Best of Black Like Me: 7 Observations For White People During This Historic Moment

S7 E155: "What are you doing here?!": The US Legacy Of White Civilians Policing Black People

S7 E154: That’s ‘Dr. Victim’ To You: Dr. Gee Trolls A White Troll

S7 E153: Dining & Ditching On The White Privilege Buffet: 5 Things For White Allies To Consider

S7 E152: Educate To Activate: Two Married University DEI Professionals At Harvard & Wisconsin Offer Real Talk About Diversity And Belonging In College With Drs Sherri & LaVar Charleston

S7 E151: "Their own little utopia": Edith Hilliard Traces Back 200+ Years Of Her Black Family's Roots In Baraboo, WI.

S7 Ep150: "We Think This Is The Wave Of The Future": A Somber Reflection On What Just Happened In Buffalo, NY By Dr. Gee

S7 Ep149: Fasting From Whiteness During Lent: White Pastor Rev. John Edgerton Labeled A Race Traitor and Starts A National Conversation

S7 Ep148: Black Plus Poverty Does Not Equal Violence: Entrepreneur Lance Davis Talks About His 20+ Years Of Leading African-Americans Home To Ghana's Door Of Return

S7 Ep147: Understanding Malcolm X As A Young Black Boy: The Inaugural Brother2Brother Segment With Listener Jason Shanley

S7 Ep146: People Have Allowed Problems To Be Ignored For Too Long: WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Talks Wisconsin History And His Mandate For Progress

S7 Ep145: Loving The Lies Of White History More Than Loving Black People: Dr. Terrance Greene from Lean Into Allyship Session

S7 Ep144: Mic Check: Rising To The Occasion

S6 Ep143: Black Joy Is About Authenticity...Everywhere!: A Candid Conversation With Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots Star Angela Robinson

S6 Ep142: Being Centered By Black Joy!: Dr. Gee's Personal Reflection

S6 Ep141: Joy Is The Refusal To Be Devalued. It Is Resistance: A Conversation With Professor Kellie Carter Jackson

S6 Ep140: Seeking Black Joy Wherever It May Be Found: Four Black Expats Talk About Their Separate Journeys To Portugal

S6 Ep139: Happiness Is A Temporary Emotion. Black Joy is a state of being!: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Christopher Bass

S6 Ep138: Season 6 Mic Check: Embracing Black Joy