In Class with Carr, Ep. 251: "Doing Things Together Comes Naturally!"

“As the world braced for intensifying international conflicts between countries, corporations and cultural movements, the final week of 2024 also saw a notable intensification of class conflict within the ranks of the nativist MAGA movement, as tensions grew between its controlling elites and its increasingly vocal white nationalist base. Often referred to as a “MAGA Civil War,” this internal rift was fueled by provocative statements from figures like “President” Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, both immigrants who made pro-immigrant comments in conflict with millions of MAGA nativists. This turmoil exposes the fragility of what is too often perceived as a unified coalition of ideological and cultural allies. In reality, this fragile alliance, however toxic and harmful, is held together by fear, hatred, and anxiety rather than deeply shared values of cooperation and shared responsibility.
In contrast, the Kwanzaa season-a time for Pan African solidarity and Black cultural reflection-presents an alternative vision of unity at family, community, national and international levels. During this period, tensions between Social Structure and Governance were laid bare in symbolic convergences such as the live-streamed “Beyoncé Bowl” on Christmas Day. This moment of Cultural Meaning-Making highlighted Africana Ways of Knowing, with Knowles-Carter continuing her commitment to feeding Africana Movement and Memory. While MAGA followers grapple with the fracturing and divisive consequences of their illusory politics of white nativism, Kwanzaa offers powerful reminders that Africana Ways of Knowing emphasize collective work and responsibility. Can we overwhelm impulses to search for differences among ourselves with a rededication to the principle of Ujima, understanding that working together for the common good is essential to survival and progress?” -Dr. Carr
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I used to drive for Greyhound. On the east coast, you'll see a few more Asian drivers but not where I'm at in Western PA. We shipped freight on the bus from time to time but it depends on the route. When he mentioned the parking lot, I hollered. I hollered because the rumors are true, Greyhound has gotten rid of some terminals! I'm so glad I drove when I did, the job was rough even with accommodations such as terminals. I can't even imagine how miserable one must be without a terminal, having to move luggage, no real restrooms... Oh lord... 😅

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I love Kwanzaa so much more than Christmas but I try to balance it out for my family's sake. We celebrate Kwanzaa. Even to the degree of having my tree red black and green I just love it. I appreciate you both

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A true masterclass. Thank you Dr Carr or the year wrap up You placed everything in perfect order. Thank you prof Hunter to providing and sharing this might platform

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Wow on the price of the bus. I went on the train to visit Grandaughter at A&T from Columbia SC for $74 round trip and the Greyhound was $176!

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Had to listen to this one again, tho it was last weeks episode; there’s just so much relevant info in this episode!

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I woke up late. Doing things together comes naturally. Facts. Another good one Karen and Dr. Carr👏🏾👏🏾

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Thank you, Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr. Your discussions are always educational, enlightening, encouraging, and motivating. Dr. Carr, you planted a seed in me to read more as well as to come up with a way that makes it fun. I have an idea. I have to work on putting it in action. Continued Blessings to you all.

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"Nana - Ma" together! Thank you, Karen Hunter and Dr. Carr!🦅

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51:32 FACTS Dr Carr.....since 2022-23 you,Roland Martin & every black person who had read it,saw it,knew about it was talking about it

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Thank you for engineering this Pan-African space for us, Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr!! Through you both, we're ever learning and coming into truth TOGETHER!! Blessings, y'all!!🙏🏽🖤💯

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The hidden gold of American history ❤

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Merci Prof. Hunter and the highly esteemed Dr. Carr. Tout sa nou ka wer, ki pasè.🙏🏾

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I had to switch bus companies for my college tours. The Chinese are heavy in the bus driving! They are super efficient & better rates. Also they are not rattled by a bus full of teens.

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The literacy issue and how we address it is 💯. Just left ATL visiting fam, including my 2 yr old grandniece who already can count, knows the alphabet & knows her colors 🥰 "No substitute for slow learning" -G. Carr

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Happy belated holidays to everyone I hope you had a wonderful time and good morning, and this is such a blessing. To be in class with you all

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Hey to the both of you yeah both made it so clear you know that song goes. The rain has fell and I can see now now I can see where this is going. Thank you both both of y’all keep on keeping on. Love you both.🙋🏿🥰💯

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Are there any k-12 black history curriculum listings in narrative? We have to actively teach this information to our children. I want to follow the example of the group in Florida that is teaching a Saturday school with African and African American history. Each one teach one!

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love to see more of The Black Table on BSN but make the interviews more a conversation to get more of Prof. Carr's thoughts on the book in question. 🙏

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I wish both of you a blessed, safe, healthy and happy new year ahead. Yakoke (Thank u) for everything you do here and on Urban View. Keep rockin' on your morning show, Dr. Carr. I have a humble request for the year ahead -- would it be possible to have Baba Milton A. and Dr. Horne come on for some episodes?? It would be so incredible to see them uplifted in the spotlight. We need their voices and wisdom more than ever in the fight ahead✨💖💖💖

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Thank you! Great idea.

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Shalom, WAKE THAT MIND UP! Thank you.

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I'm excited too.

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Good Evening Professor Hunter and Dr Carr Happy Kwanzaa ❤

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Happy Kwanzaa!

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I watch Dr. Carr on the Black Star. 2025 is no jive. I’m watching Noam Chomsky and Dr Clarke. My mind has changed ❤

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Picketty graphic novels. Thanks ❤

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Love the discussion always on point. Appreciate the in-depth explanation of kwanza and other topics.❤

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I think I’ll like this new approach to learning.

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Love reading the books together!!!

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1:06:24 Absolutely beautiful. Wow I'm just listening and the momentum of memory is running through me as I read and prepare this next reading, the blood is just flowing through me. For the first time ever In sitting in Alaska and looking at my arms and thinking to write to my daughter that I have the blood of Willie Mays and Can Calloway . Wow💫💜💫🙏🏾 no wonder why I'm so great in two life. Wow wow wow. Thank you so much Baba Dr Carr and Professor Hunter. Happy Kwanzaa. Gratitude as always for you sharing your greatness with us. 💎❤️‍🔥💎👁️👑👁️🪽 MAAT RA HOTEP

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I plan to rejoin Knarrative. Hopefully Adult literacy will be included in the knarrative. It's needed. I Thanks again you two. 🙏🏾

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And educational information

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Who would think most people who are adults are thinking like children but you see it everyday

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Agree. Since the semester has completed I too am doing NOTHING...!

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Personal exploration ❤

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Man, I would love to talk the bible as a historian.

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What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?

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So what do we do to counteract the project 2025. We are going to need legislation to block it and get our rights back.

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1:10:22 that's the argued I've heard Dr Marc Lemont Hill make

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Speaking of sustainability, there is an article in the Dec. 28, 2024 online edition of The Guardian US titled ‘We need dramatic social and technological changes’: is societal collapse inevitable? Academic Danilo Brozović says studies of failed civilisations all point in one direction - today’s society needs radical transformation to survive

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Two very different things

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Dr.Carr talked about this song in class today Roy Ayers, Red,black and green. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSyiZ-HhrGieNUsi=9RflGwSWb0K8AqH_

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Hey to the both of you yeah both made it so clear you know that song goes. The rain has fell and I can see now now I can see where this is going. Thank you both both of y’all keep on keeping on. Love you both.🙋🏿🥰💯