Dr. Carr- Post 1

Chrissy Purcell

Freshman Seminar

Wednesday 

Post 1

Dr. Carr’s Presentation

Dr. Carr gave us an amazing presentation, so much so that I attended this lecture twice.  Dr. Carr was an energizing breath of fresh air; he held a clear and concise voice in all of his points. As any good speech should be, Dr. Carr’s way of speaking was greatly captivating. It made me want to listen, learn, and use the knowledge he gave me to enhance and advance my community and my life.

The things that stuck me the most, in my opinion, were the cacophonous African words Dr. Carr taught us. I personally am not too fond of the African languages; however, after Dr. Carr’s presentation I can honestly say that I am now quite fond of all of the terms that we discussed. In his teachings about how slavery was just black peoples turn on bottom because we had for so many years had been on top. Africans were the rulers and teachers of the world for so long, which is something I never really thought about. Also, this concept is something I find great solace and comfort. Dr. Carr’s lecture has helped me develop a new point of view. Furthermore, he removed me from some of the stigmas I associated with African people and African ways. Now, I am more accepting of a part of me I was not formerly comfortable with. Overall, attending any of Dr. Carr’s lectures is highly recommended I thoroughly enjoyed myself.