Black Like Me

Dr. Alex Gee hosts a discussion about the African American History Course started by Justified Anger. His guests are some of the team behind the course, including Harry Hawkins (Executive Vice President of Nehemiah/Justified Anger) and Dr. Karen Reece-Phiffer (Director of Program Research/Evaluation for Nehemiah/Justified Anger). One of the course participants, Chris Wood, also joins the discussion to share how attendees are transformed by the content and experience of the course.

Hear how the team approached the design and facilitation of the course program. The class aims to move past intellectual exercises and into emotional understanding and action. With an academic approach, the course balances engagement with the head and the heart.

For more, go to nehemiah.org. If you are looking to possibly sign up for the class, join the Justified Anger newsletter list to receive updates about when next classes will be offered here.

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

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.

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.

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 [email protected]

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

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

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 [email protected]

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).

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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.

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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.

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