In Class with Carr, Ep. 151: Tyre Nichols and the SYSTEM of Brutality

[@Ladyrolanda]

Dr. Carr, you are correct. We are not looking at Don lemon, or Van Jones, or anyone on CNN, MSNBC, or Fox to represent our views. They are all tainted.

[@rosslaverdure]

The way that his mother spoke about him. Her eyes closed. I felt that love and I felt that loss.

[@Nisa1971]

As human beings, this is our loss. We have to change the system of oppression. What a beautiful young man! Rest in power Tyre Nichols say his name! ❤

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@texasgirlmomx2342]

As a mom and former 20 yr teacher, the conversations I've had to have with 14yo daughter over the last 2 days have been heartbreaking but informative for her. We've talked about everything from policing, to how cotton funded the factors of the North, to the water crisis in California & Mississippi, to the banning of books. 💔 She's been in AWE, and sadden, by all that she never gets at school. Thank God for the ancestors, my parents, HS teachers, HBCU 💜💛💜, and spaces like this. I can help her, and in turn, she is more grounded as she moves through this world, best we can be, in this settler experiment. Stay well Knubians. Thanks for this space Dr. Carr and Prof. Hunter. ♥️

[@Mani89ify]

Asé! Rest in Peace Tyre Nichols… we will Never forget you

[@sharonlycorish3668]

A beautiful tribute to our young ancestor. He didn't deserve to die like this at the hands of his own peoples.

[@pearlsaremybestfriend]

Anytime you kick a person so hard than when you walk away you re limping YOU know you've done a grievance to his humanity

[@karenl7786]

Let us always lift up our fallen brothers and sisters in this fashion, celebrating their life, their beauty, their humanity. I'm here for it, Prof Hunter and Dr Carr, every time.

[@jsaialexander]

“When we are afraid, we must remember that the antidote to fear can be found in community.” Dr. Carr is always dropping gems.

[@kenmitcham1485]

Our community need this show today even more than other Saturdays. 🙏🏿👊🏿❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@deloreswillis9224]

Yesssssssssssssssss

[@breshanaalford1369]

Thank y’all so much!! My Saturday doesn’t get started until I sit in class with you all🥰

[@dwainstanley1670]

21st Century's #SoulTrain of Saturdays

[@renewilson2540]

I watch because I believe in what Dr. Carr said, "we must bare witness." And agree with Professor Hunter. We ain't covering for ANYONE who brutalize members of our community.

[@kimwilliams388]

We don't have enough ammunition to go to war with the USA government. State governments or even local governments. We as a black people have to come together and stop killing each other and start registering to vote. Vote with your ballot and your dollars. Dr. Carr is telling the truth about how the jury selection is done.

[@karenruss1162]

Thank you Professor Hunter and Dr Carr for talking us through this travesty where Anti Blackness was the impetus for this madness!

[@edwardwainwright2444]

THANK YOU KAREN AND DR.CARR FOR WALKING US THROUGH THE MAZE. I'M 60 YEARS OLD AND I SEE THE DESIGN AS THE BOTH OF YOU HAVE TAUGHT US.

[@tammiedunbar6166]

Thank you Professor Hunter&Dr. Carr for your gifts bestowed upon our beings. I am 63 years-old and I have witness much sorrow and pain during my journeys upon this planet. You taught me that as caring beings we are all connected to each other when we come for a clean drink of water.

[@lillianvazquez6672]

Gracias 😇 sis through tears I watched today and cannot bear to see the actual footage. As an all girl mother my heart breaks for all mothers of beautiful black boys and young men...I pray for her strength and humanity as a whole. Today's episode helped me exhale in hope

[@fredparker3267]

I felt Dr. Carr deeply this Saturday. "Momma", Much Love & Respect to you Sir ‼️❤️❤️❤️

[@floydg16]

The worse thing about this as I watched was this Tyre obviously was not that type of cat. He was not high, belligerent, resisting NONE of that. They still snatched him up with no explanation. Tased, pepper sprayed and beat him at the same time. Even when he did run it was because at this point in the assault it was obvious to that young man they were out for blood and this was life or death.

[@staceydonald1025]

Exactly! He wasn't the stereotypical pants sagging, profanity using, broken English speaking, ghetto acting, wanna be a thug type of dude. He was intelligent, extremely articulate, free-spirited type of skateboarding kind of geeky dude. A guy who was on his way back from taking pictures of the sky because that was his hobby.

[@dwainstanley1670]

@@staceydonald1025 Thus because there was no #Boogeyman that could be used to justify excessive force, the Police Chief fired errbody and is hoping that enough of the jury pool is tainted and the #LongGame litigation approach will work.

[@cafemochavibe]

Most of us know by now that behaving "the right way" doesn't sway quite a few of these cops. We've seen too many situations with brutality against our communities play out to know this.

[@cafemochavibe]

@@staceydonald1025 Even If a person acted like a stereotype, he/she deserved to live and deserve humane treatment.. Some may even see both you and I as not behaving up to their standards and not deserving humane treatment. What you said in your comment is exactly the white nationalist justification for this terrorism. It's used as an excuse for some with badges to murder. Regardless of if someone acts "ghetto" or not, that does not justify the vile terrorism the cops committed.

[@chamiltonmgb]

Even if he was they treat the behavior differently. This statement is unsettling.

[@shekinahgreaterlovetabernacle7]

Thank you honoring the life of Tyre Nichols.

[@christopherharper9818]

The calling his mother portion of Dr. Carr's class and the video of Bro Tyre was the hardest part for me. The moment when these men have to call on the first place of protection (the womb) in the face of their demise is so real and traumatic. I shed a tear when I heard Tyre and listening to Dr. Carr b/c I know... ❤️💛💚

[@Ladyrolanda]

These men did this, knowing that they had their body cameras on. What does that tell us? They believed this was OK. I will scream it to the mountains, they are trained to do this.

[@donnaandrews5198]

Good morning family ! The video that was shown broke my heart 😢😢😢. Im praying for his family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@maryburrell3948]

My heart hurts for Tyre. He seems like a beautiful, gentle, soul. I am hurting for his mom and stepfather and other loved ones.

[@Ladyrolanda]

They are going to jail because the blue is not going to back their black a$$es.

[@raineyj560]

& now the white officer got fired and is said to be cooperating, he is going to throw them under the bus, not that they don't deserve it but when it comes to saving who, Preston Hemphill said "me"

[@KelvinGriggs]

Thank you Dr. Carr and Professor Hunter for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us. Your contributions to this space have been invaluable and have helped to enrich our understanding and perspectives. We are grateful for the time and effort you have put into creating a space where learning and growth can thrive.

[@donteyknight7278]

CJ Davis is a very close friend of mine and have known her for years. As a police officer I am not on the side of the officers that did this in any way. I send my prayers to the family of Tyre and want to say Rest In Heaven Brother. Also as a recipient of a Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in my lifetime, I became an officer to combat this kind of activity. I would love to go around the country and teach more community policing and how to have positive interactions with citizens. Thank You for having this conversation today it is important in so many ways.

[@erickacameroncarr]

I had my 16 yr old watching this with me today. Thank yall for this today 🤧 and everyday. ❤️

[@patmo9557]

Not all of us are able to watch that brutality. Like his Mother- who could not watch-I am a mother of 3 adult men and grandmother of 3 grandsons. I am also unable to bear witness. I can’t imagine her pain. I don’t need to see it! I shall not watch it. Period!

[@maryscott9627]

Thank you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr, and for helping get thru this day. May Tyre Nichols Rest in Power and may the Most High bless Tyre's family 🙏🏽❤🖤💚

[@c.akuawright5884]

Grateful for Dr. Carr's vital memory, TEACH Bro!!!

[@quietstorm6710]

Perfect description. I am always in awe of that.

[@michellemiller9296]

I am a black mother every black man and just so happens he has my name in a bold gothic letters in my name which is Michelle God bless his family God bless all black man..

[@ShawnaJones80]

I won’t watch his last hour of life I appreciate you showing him while living. Being a happy and enjoying sunsets. It took my breath away knowing his life was taken. This is so hurtful. I hate hearing of innocent people dying at the hands of disgusting people these happen to be officers. I just don’t understand why lives keep being taken! I’ll continue to do the work to protect my sons with everything in me with the help of the ancestors.

[@sharongreen7489]

Nikki

[@raineyj560]

He was so beautiful, took amazing pictures and pictures of himself. I couldn't watch the whole video. I listened during the beating and toward my head away from the screen. May Tyre enter the gates on his skates and with that beaming smile.

[@judyanderson3500]

Dr. Carr is on 🔥.

[@Seymour_Says]

Class time! I'm watching and learning from Memphis this morning!! We must bare witness. Thank you as always 🙏🏾

[@be4life1110]

Thank-You for always sharing the real stories from a black prospects.

[@p4rt_t1me_g0d]

Firstly condolences to the family and flowers for Tyre Nichols. On to my second statement, I disagree with Professor Hunter that race didn't play a role in this just because the officers were the same race, if Tyre Nichols were white we would not be having this conversation because they wouldn't have done that to a white person. They know exactly who they can and can't do that to, and it is race based.

[@smoozpro34]

Continue to Rise In Power Tyre Nichols

[@Ladyrolanda]

Fight or flight response? There were too many to fight, so he ran. Trying to survive.

[@devonedwards4395]

10 minutes in Prof Hunter is saying what we all thought....WHERE IS THE HUMANITY???

[@Own.lee.who.men.516]

Rest in Peace and in Power ✊🏽 Mr. Tyre Nichols 💐🙏🏽💐🙏🏽💐🙏🏽💐

[@carolynfrink5569]

My God! What a session! Such a beautiful King! Rest in peace and power, Ancestor Tyre Nichols👑🦋 Ase'

[@rebawilson3879]

Good morning! Rest Now Tyre Nichols 😥 My condolences to his Mother & Father and Family. This System need to be demolished!!! Black Men killing Black Men! Stop It 🙁

[@davidval7188]

The beating that killed the young man reminds me of the hazing that happens a various fraternities in colleges.

[@muznaelhag8507]

Elevated, enlightened, and inspired is what I feel after each class. We’re all grateful Prof Hunter and Dr. Carr. Love from Sudan

[@TheEncyclopediaBrown]

Peace to you!

[@TashaHarris-vl7he]

Wow Dr Carr this is the first time I've experienced dissonance listening to ur wisdom. The idea that we have to bare witness to our genocide is a weighted blanket statement. We do not have to trauma bond by watching these brutal videos to affect change. BC sometimes the fear, pain n retraumatization is paralyzing......

[@atumnefer]

The only commentary needed right now. No other voice necessary. Most will insult. This was as expected, well done and very necessary. Continued divine blessings upon you both and all within your circles.

[@whowearedocumentary2204]

"When your Mother stands with you, no one can stand against you."

[@sharonlycorish3668]

Class today is absolutely inspiring. I look to you professors to comfort me in my absolute despair because it had happened again and we cannot bring him back. All we can do is honour him and his life. The humans who did this have their day coming and nothing can stop that either. There is nothing that we or they can do about that either. They brought that on themselves so it is what it is.

[@quietstorm6710]

I also look to them for comfort. I almost always feel broken hearted but I am not alone.

[@Maureenpuckerin]

After every police killing it takes ne back to having to identify my brothers body after a routine traffic stop ended with his laying on a slab. You never heard of this case and the I'm sure hundreds of thousands more that we will NEVER hear about. For now we will cry with and for this brothers family and pray a solution is discussed and created

[@zekec6088]

I'm so sorry for your loss. And yes, most instances of police brutality NEVER make news. It's so disheartening.

[@sherrisolomon8673]

Maureen Purkerin, My condolences to you as well.

[@harrietjohnson1930]

So painful and tragic. You have my deepest sympathy. When has a routine traffic stop of a white person ended in their death? Law enforcement must be held accountable or abolished.

[@rbeeydwan4479]

So,so sorry 😞 🙏🏾🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️‍🔥💔💔💔💥

[@raineyj560]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@marcharris2190]

LEARNED BEHAVIOR !!!! For me that's the underlined issue . God bless you knarrative/ knubian family.

[@DrMichaelWalker]

Tyre Nichols. Never forgotten. Always remembered. Asè. Asè. Asè.

[@leahjoy2652]

THANK YOU! I KNEW TODAY'S LESSON WOULD BE MEZMERING, MAGNETIZING AND MEMORABLE! I HAVE BEEN A STUDENT OF THIS CLASS SINCE DAY ONE. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US THROUGH THIS MAZE CALL *SA! I AM A MOTHER OF TWO BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT AND KNOWING BLACK MEN. MAY JEHOVAH GOD RISE UP AND SHOW US FAVOR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM, CANDOR AND AT TIMES COMEDY!

[@harrietjohnson1930]

. . . don't leave out Dr. Carr's singing. His talks aren't fully baked unless he serenades us.😉

[@mygorgeous1of2]

Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr, we love you so much ❤🖤! Thank you for all you do and have done! The conscience collaboration of Black people that you've assembled is not only second to none, but is here to accelerate "our" communities mindset! We will do our duty to expand the true Black mind🙏🏽!

[@buildingbetterbridges3891]

Thank you for your consistency and perspective on how we have shaped history in America and abroad 🌍. Here we are at episode 151, which is almost 3 years. Love you two (Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr 🧡🧡) for your knowledge and passion. "We need Black teachers that see us as Black humans " Dr. Carr. that's a word!!!

[@sheritamitchell1036]

Blessings and Ancestral Protection upon the both of you!

[@delberthudson]

Thank you. These cops are black klansman in uniform. I really hope that the Nichols family gets Justice they deserve and I hope that these officers go to jail for a very long time. Thank you again for the moment of clarity and understanding.

[@par-the-ham]

What a session today! We are here and our split blood never returns void, let the seeds grow & blossom.

[@parnellspeed5755]

"Black experience is read in jury selection as bias." Wow.

[@parlayticket7175]

Hola Queen 👸🏽 and King 👑 always bringing the truth to the people. I ❤you both. I want to Thank you both and give you both your flowers 🌹🌹

[@KarenHunterShow]

You are so welcome!

[@kennethherder7965]

@@KarenHunterShow black people were killed by police before there was black cops....

[@chamiltonmgb]

I love how the standing around and close up on that mother to support her pain. She DID have a Good Son that didn't do anything.R.I.P. Tyre!

[@maryburrell3948]

My heart is hurting listening to Tyre calling for his mother. It haunts me just like George Floyd calling for his mother.

[@shaquidahaywood-foster]

Thank you both. Love and blessings to ALL. Prayers of comfort to Mr. Tyre Nichols’ family. Peace on his soul and pathways for many! Daniel Black is a fantastic author. The journey if love, courage and compassion he took me on in his book “The Coming”is a forever journey! i just preordered Black on Black! Thanks again!

[@gospel4303]

Special thanks are in order…Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr! Once again you educate your class weekly about the injustices of this world. Today enlightened me on another level of this evil inhumane world. Be safe Knubian Family 💕

[@sharesecombs3931]

Not one of them cared enough to stop it, Unbelievable!!😪🙏💕

[@Ladyrolanda]

Ive never watched one of these lynching videos. My spirit cannot bear the burden of it. The glimpses I see before I’m able to turn away still leave gashes and bruises. Ouch 😓.

[@tp7663]

I always appreciate the intelligent conversation.

[@terrinceautry]

My heart and mind is fulfilled every weekend by watching you two. Knowledge is power. I am so happy.

[@feedomfreedomgrowers876]

So much learning, love and life in this class… I especially tapped into the part about ancestor Philando ‘s mom.

[@johncoleman3953]

The pain and frustration that I feel over the loss of Tyre sits in my stomach and I can't turn away. I pray for his soul! May God heal his parents, family and friends. We are Tyre!

[@Ladyrolanda]

Thank you both for sharing your passions & your life works with us.

[@ms.chele_]

Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr represents the gateway to us knowing our authentic black history. This travesty is another devastating blow to the work and sacrifice of those fighting for systemic equality. However, we will not black down. Rest peacefully, Tyre Nichols 🙏🏾🙏🏾Sincere condolences to his family. 🙏🏾

[@reginaldwesley2]

Dr. Carr , keep bringing knowledge!!! Truth, educate the masses you Do....

[@markford7217]

You know how painful it is to get beat to death? While trying to breathe drowning In pepper spray? Then people talking about he wasn’t complying? When they pulled him out that car their intentions was to beat him!

[@drbozark9061]

Good everthing Good People, so much to unbox. Humanity it rest with the melonated one's. Let it reflect where ever we are... Thank You Sister Karen and Brother Carr.

[@warrengeti5493]

Sister you right again. Lack of Humanity🙏

[@Ladyrolanda]

We need to have a nationwide march. I don’t typically believe in marches, but it would be a great sign of unity. Every state all on the same day at the same time. #stoppoliceviolence. 🏴

[@yvonnelynch6965]

Thank you for this moment of community Professor Carr,thank you Professor Hunter. I couldn’t wait for this morning; I could not sleep, needing your voices to center my rage, anger, and disgust of these monsters. They are monsters; we do not need anyone to tell us how anti -semitic this act is. We are Semitic and in this moment, they will not be forgiven. I pray for mr Nichols family, may they find strength and courage to stand. May our ancestors guide their spirit. Again I know we are very fortunate to have this forum where we can hold hands and gather our strength. With much love and gratitude to the team. 💜🙏🏽

[@bobbywilsonfunfaithfamilymusic]

Dr. Carr, Professor Hunter, congratulations on Ep. 151, keep going! You are appreciated thank you kudos.

[@p.w.7493]

Thank you, Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr, for letting us have this space to have this conversation during this most difficult time!! Our hearts are saddened for what has happened to Tyre Nichols and the rude reminder that this has happened to so many before him - those whose lives were similarly cut short!! When will it ever end? I guess we can take refuge in the lyrics of Donny Hathaway's "Some Day We All Will be Free"!! Without the hope of our ancestors, we could easily be overcome by the constant, recurring anguish of our mothers crying for their sons/husband/brothers/friends!! I feel like we've lost 6 of our Black men!! And the way Tyre was taken from us, by ours, makes it even more painful! I pray Tyre Nichols' parents will find peace in celebrating his beautiful life and the special human he showed himself to be!! This madness of us losing our Black brothers needs to stop!! We need the DOJ to seriously come up with ways to address and fix what's happening in our Police Departments nationwide!! Meanwhile, thank you both for putting this so eloquently in perspective!! 🙏🏿🖤💯

[@michelehite2645]

Love everything that you all are sharing, wisdom, knowledge and understanding.....I'm taking a pause with you both.....my cup overflows... love &peace be still.🙏🏽❤

[@fabianterry532]

I don’t know what to say…the jewels, motivation and strategy laid out(if we’re listening)…priceless ✊🏾

[@michellemiller9296]

MY SON A BLACK MAN HAS MY NAME MICHELLE TATTOO ACROSS HIS SHOULDER BLADES AND SADDENS ME IT SADDENS ME PRAY FOR BLACK MAN THE LORD KNOWS I AM

[@musclehead8649]

WHEN WILL THIS SHIT ENDS. OMG These videos makes me only think about retaliation. The worst thing is that all that follows is pure talk and no actions from the people who can make the changes..Guess nothing will change cause after all its AMERIKKKA. Thank you Dr.Carr and Sister Hunter for being a bright light in this dark dark world.

[@MrEJF02]

Thank you both Professor Karen & Dr. Carr. As my heart hurts for this young brother, his family & friends, I also feel love through your words and this discussion. Thank you for the balance for the day Always love ❤❤🙏

[@parlayticket7175]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the White cop was supervisor, but he stood back while the Blacks go hunting

[@zeepickens9049]

*There are many uncomfortable conversations to be had about the members of Omega who also wear the POLICE BLUE, brutally beating **#TyreNichols**. I'm sure **#ByronHurt** who has given a powerful VOICE to hazing, have deep incite to this; all embedded in OUR "WAYS OF KNOWING". My heart 💔breaks for **#DaBruhz**, on so many levels this is insane!!!!!!! As a member of the **#D9**, this is a conversation so many want to continuously ignore. I'm sure the **#DENOUNCERS** are going to have a field day with this. Likewise, may 🕊️👑Tyre's👑 soul rest in peace, purpose and POWER 🕊️and may his life speak to a better future!*

[@whowearedocumentary2204]

Thank you for sharing the truth, Professor Hunter and Dr Carr. Affirmed non-profit status. Transferring is becoming easier, thank God!!!!!

[@torianblack8367]

I appreciate you both for being for consistently honoring our ancestors and trailblazing a just path for which our youth can follow.

[@YoyoOnTravels]

I respect you Ms. Karen, appreciate your honesty and voice.😊

[@TwistedStorytellers]

This was pure-dee church! Mesmerizing. Thought-Provoking. Make my mind thirsty. I’m on FIRE with purpose! Amen, Dr. Carr. Thank you, Dr. Hunter for providing the pulpit. ❤

[@sizzlinbacon9718]

MOMMA!! As a Black momma, there ARE NO WORDS!😭 As a transplanted Memphian, THERE ARE NO WORDS! Profs. Hunter and Carr, Asante sana for YOUR words. 😔

[@nicolewilliams1636]

Dr. Carr hit it straight in the eye - From pledging to pain - The generational pain is real

[@ballardvibes]

Thank y’all so much. Every week y’all spark my imagination too. I can’t help but think that they let him run so they could justify what they had already done to him. We all want to be treated humanely. Love your Saturday platform.

[@fitmel922]

Amazing *Fire 🔥* teaching as usual. And they got all the way caught up!!! And now we get to see in real time, "They don't have the complexion for the protection!" Love you both.❤️🖤💚

[@KarenHunterShow]

💯

[@happydays--1525]

This class was excellent! So much to learn and understand.

[@devonedwards4395]

8 minutes in Dr Carr is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@quietstorm6710]

Thank you for presenting the humanity of our ancestors for Tyre. Dr Carr....'also' has a law degree. 💞💞

[@sharaledonbrave7971]

Thank you! I needed this more than I can explain right now. Simply...THANK YOU!

[@KarenHunterShow]

Ase!

[@F4IHR]

That is right Dr. Carr devalued life. We must change the course.

[@sassyevans5116]

Great class Karen and Dr. Carr. I couldn't watch the video . Yall stay safe.

[@ginaarmstrong1388]

Thank you for all of this news!!❤️