Accolades
“Jeb is of those rare speakers who is completely at ease addressing difficult subjects like racism and white privilege in front of an audience, so it was a pleasure to listen to him. Our students were very impressed by his thoughtful, straightforward, and insightful reflections on solidarity across racial boundaries. I’m convinced that he connected with them in a way that will inspire many of them to act.”
- Dr. Kelly Kraemer, Peace Studies Department, College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN
“[Middlebrook and Wysling] influenced our Multicultural Education Center to get motivated and start doing something toward the cause of bringing all of our students together.”
- Tricia McNorton, Olivet College, Multicultural Center, Albion MI
“Middlebrook and Wysling demonstrate leadership in the white community against racism and white supremacy…The world needs more artists like them!”
- Lian Cheun, Field Director, Center for Third World Organizing
“Middlebrook and Wysling motivate people to be aware of inequalities and support efforts to change them.”
- Nicole Jacques, Staff Writer, Battle Creek Enquirer
“They are phenomenal! They are fun, energetic, creative and hard working!”
- Dr. Eddie Moore, Founder of the White Privilege Conference
“Jeb’s project is quite significant. It connects us to a group in this society that is often viewed simply as protectors of the status quo—white males. The venue…is used for alliance building and understanding. That is quite important.”
- Dr. Rose Brewer, Department of African-American Studies, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
“[Middlebrook’s] discussion was more helpful than any assigned reading in increasing students’ appreciation for the politics of race and white privilege…I hope [he] will consider future invitations to speak at USC on subjects pertinent to race and ethnicity, politics, and popular culture.”
- Dr. Lanita Jacobs-Huey, Department of Anthropology, University of Southern California
“[Middlebrook’s] conviction, his stance on race relations in America, his perspective on what it means to be caucasian in America – the passion and conviction that makes who he is and what he stands for unique and important.”
- Sacha Jenkins, Editor, Mass Appeal Magazine
“This MC/PhD student has got a lot of heart, and his mind is focused on bridging the gap in America’s great racial divide…[Jeb's] about truth, justice, and a better way.”
- Gabriel Alvarez, Writer, Complex Magazine