Dr. Carr's lecture was phenomonal on August 31. He was able to teach me things that I probably wouldn't have ever learned outside of this university. He helped me to pose the question, why do schools only teach students that the "white man" was the creator of a majority of everything we do? They don't want us to know that we were kings and queens. They don't want us to know that us to know that we were the first scribes, and that we were in fact the people that taught them! I learned a few new terms that are key to success and education. For instance, the African term Iwa-I'aiya means moral and righteousness. I think this is a vital term because if you don't have strong morals, you're not going to have the will power to excel and succeed in whatever it is you want to do. Other terms, such as, Sedjem meaning "listen", Ma'at meaning "truth", and Sankofa meaning "go [and] get it" are also great words in terms of advice. Being honest with yourself and others, listening to others and everything going on around you, as well as going out to get what you aim for is great for any driven person.
I'll be the first person to admit that I have no interest in history, but Dr. Carr changed my entire outlook on my views. He delivered his lecture with such conviction that intrigued me to want to learn more. I feel as though we need more people in the world who are as dedicated about teaching us about our African history as they are about teaching US and European history. I am strongly considering taking one of Dr. Carr's classes after this lively experience.
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