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Black Like Me


Sep 17, 2020

Because of recent events that are bringing greater attention to issues that impact African Americans, Black Like Me is highlighting past episodes that are relevant to the current national conversation.

Dr. Alex Gee has an in-depth conversation with Marlon Anderson, who was fired from a Madison high school for telling a student not to call him the n-word. Dr. Gee has known Marlon since his youth. For the first time, hear the whole story of how Marlon's high school son, Noah Anderson, rallied support behind him as the president of the Black Student Union. Noah organized a student walk-out, petition, and discussions with school administration.

NYT Article

BBC Article

NBC News Video

Student Walk-Out Article

Marlon Anderson Music

Noah Anderson (GAP) Music

alexgee.com

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