In Class with Carr, Ep. 52: Billie Holiday and Why We Must Tell Our Own Knarratives

Dr. Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr on Twitter) and Karen discuss the new Billie Holiday film on HULU and the “Amend” documentary on #Netflix. They also announce the launch of #Knarrative (www.knarrative.com) take questions from class members. #InClasswithCarr #BlackHistoryMonth #Amend #BillieHoliday
(PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE and share www.knarrative.com with 5 people in your circle).

[@cavhaynes]

“Never watch a documentary as a substitute for study” - Dr Carr Thank you

[@terrilyndenne2810]

"Never watch a movie as replacement for scholarship " paraphrased Dr. Carr speaks.

[@victoriaalvin2446]

I agree! I prefer to read the book before I watch the movie...

[@cherylthomas5857]

Dr. Carr is phenomenal. And so are you Ms Karen.

[@RR-ko6ue]

I now know this n will abide. Professor Carr u the man Sir!!🥰🤗

[@nothingbutfacts1676]

Greg Carr, is a walking, talking, library. Therefore, any subject about black history he has probably read a book about it. He only provides facts, upon facts. I have learnt so much from Mr Carr. Thank you.

[@robertstewart9071]

It's mind blowing listening to him speak.

[@MrEJF02]

Incresible mind

[@malikbrooks1]

I signed up for the KNARATIVE! I'm one of the ones who was literally saying with tears in my eyes I been waiting and searching for this. I'm an activist and organizer living in Richmond, VA. I'm putting together a social change network. I love this class/community and the vision for the platform your building. I want to support this effort in any way I can and bring as many people as I can to this knowledge well spring. Thank you for doing this, y'all are too real! Lets build community and heal the people and ourselves.

[@KarenHunterShow]

thank you, Malik! www.knarrative.com

[@junedrummerliggins7405]

Pro Hunter, Dr. Carr as I often state when I post, to say "Thank You," seems so small and insignificant for all that you do for the betterment of our culture and community. I am so very thankful to share this space and time with you. You are both amazing individuals, I am sending you an abundance of blessings and favor 🥰👏🏾🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations to all who contributed to the launching of Knarrative 🥂cheers!

[@sherrygordon8324]

Dr. Carr and Professor Hunter....I hope you know how much you are appreciated for this platform. My sista....my brotha.....YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!

[@MrAveryBrown93]

Listen, I aspire to have my library full of books, like Dr. Carr. I’m nowhere near that many books, (up to 15 books, currently). But, I’m getting there! Lol. Salute, to Karen Hunter and too Dr. Carr. 💪🏿🤎

[@bridgettepollard263]

☺️ me too😘

[@yowilli6669]

His personal library is unmatched

[@maurice8607]

Same here. I'd love as many books as Dr Carr. I've got a pretty decent library now but I do need more. James Baldwin is the man.

[@elaineburnett5230]

15 Books is a great start because it is your library, and that puts you in the right path.😊🤩💙🥳😊🇺🇸😍😍

[@mrsfweni2011]

The whole month my granddaughter who is a six grader told me they have not talked once about any black history in her history class. So as a grandparent I took it upon myself to teach her about the wonderful Black people that we currently have and the ones from the past who made so many great contributions to all Black people.

[@bridgettepollard263]

☺️❤️🌹

[@LGnLA]

That part!!!!!💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sondrayhill9337]

WONDERFUL! Home is where it's taught best!

[@paulgentile1024]

teach your own kids..the school is for reading , writing and math....I teach my kid all about his own italian heritage..not just 4 weeks of it...all year !.... schools are failing kids so why would you expect them to teach black history in the first place...

[@elaineburnett5230]

You are a wonderful Warrior Grandmother...may I suggest you get a blog or U-tube and share your readings with others....your grand can help you create a blog ...by the way, I will happily subscribe....I do have my library . Everyone should. Listening to Professor Carr is a good start for a reading list...😊😷🇺🇸

[@pmachen]

Dr. CARR and Professor Karen Hunter GOD BLESSING UPON YOU....THANK YOU THANK YOU Grace & Peace ❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiaharris2561]

I love the quote...never replace a documentary for ‘STUDY’.... love my weekly BLACK AFRICANA STUDIES class💪🏾❤️💪🏾

[@natecity5930]

the class is Global, baby.

[@tyrelllindsley7030]

My Africana studies class was going horribly at ASU, but I trust the ancestors(thanks to THIS class) so I kept attending class, even when the instructor didn't. They have now fired the instructor! I'll tell you how the ancestors work, our new instructor is a graduate of Temple University. She was taught by none other than the great Dr. Greg Carr for a brief 2wks before he was ousted by another faculty head that shall remain nameless! Rather than reading "Diasporic Africa" we are now reading "Assata" and a book called "The Dark End of the Street". She's only been my professor for 1 class but its already off to a greater start! Shout-out to Dr.Carr for leaving an impact even when he gets hated on! Peace-N-Love to this whole community! Thank you professors!!!!

[@victoriaalvin2446]

That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tyrelllindsley7030]

@@Pan-Afrika Yes Arizona State. I'm not familiar with Dr. Aubrey but the Prof they replaced just didn't get the technology adjustment and couldn't reach in an engaging way they Zoom. IMO

[@computuerwalker9066]

Who knew a man and women could give birth and carry a child a such a late age. This platform, focus, class and study is truly carried forward as one would a child. If I were to name the child, I’d call him Freedom. Specifically, a him because there’re seeds of promise. Thank you and I salute you both for sharing.

[@JB-mm4bb]

I got chills listening to all this knowledge!! I’m building my library, signing up for Knarrative, and telling my friends. Thanks family!!

[@kaylatrice1392]

I've been watching this by myself every week. From now on I'm going to have my 9yo son join me.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Great idea, never too young to be informed.....

[@Christallion77]

I'm a little ghetto/country girl from Los Angeles, CA. (36 year old now🤣)I never would've thought that I would read this much & be fulfilled. My starter library has 8 books. Thank you‼. I got my annual Knarrative subscription (Christal Sutton) 🙌🏾❤

[@KarenHunterShow]

not ghetto or country...just FAMILY! Thank you for sharing and joining!

[@stephaniespencer3367]

Prof. Hunter said at 2:13:46 "You can't copy this..." And no one can. It's so organic. And the internal joy/zeal/!!VIM!! that Dr. Carr has for history and people,in general, is contagious. Professor Hunter, I also love the way you don't temper Dr. Carr and allow 'the smoke' to come thru!! The class is like 'bottled energy'.. I am still playing catch-up. I will be going on to episode 53 and cannot wait!

[@stefaniegueye693]

OMG I’m on information overload!!!😀 I’m so overwhelmed by the tremendous work put forth by both of you. ❤️ professor Karen there are no words for what you are doing. The efforts will feed me and my great grandchildren and more to come after that. Thank you!!

[@imsoahmazin7817]

Bro. CARR just tells it like it is. Everyone gets the work!!🤣🤣🤣🤣being strategic but truthful with his words. Love you Dr. CARR.

[@alexmarsh-adams3922]

Dr Carr & Dr Hunter are both so refreshing & positive.

[@undrayrogers2541]

Please do a video on the top 20 movies and documentaries that properly depict the black experience in America? I get small traumas before I watch any movie because I don’t want to be deceived to.

[@craZbeauTful]

Ms. Zora’s stance was spot on. We had the most generic Black History teachings in school, West Rusk ISD, in east Texas. It was a predominantly white school, mind you I was born and raised in Henderson Texas but my mom insisted we went there. She even paid transfer fees for us to attend, we’d wake up at 5 am to be transported to a family members house to catch the bus and everything🤦🏽‍♀️. Best believe we learned Texas history and EVERY year we learned/relearned about the schools explosion of 1938. I remember questioning why they bragged about Hitler sending his condolences and displaying his letter in the museum across the street, but of course... However my older sister, 3 years older, finished her last year in our hometown and it was that year that SHE taught me about Medgar Evers. Since then I sought the history on my own. Oh and 8th grade our ONLY history “taught” was the showing of Roots...no discussion. Shame shame shame, I am so intrigued by these lessons. My Grandpa and Aunties taught us too. Every year since we could walk my Grandpa took us to the Juneteenth celebration in Henderson. I need these for my children, nieces, nephews and family. I’m gonna be the elder sitting around the tree like my Aunties teaching these lessons🥰💖💖💖💖

[@irisahmad1573]

👩🏽‍🏫 Professor Karen Hunter and Dr Greg Carr thank you for dropping your knowledge once again!💁🏽‍♀️

[@roslynjones5886]

I want to thank BOTH of you for giving our community the knowledge that is missing from our lives. I am like a sponge soaking up this knowledge that I didn’t learn in my years at Mt. St. Ursula. Our HISTORY is so important!!!

[@christopherharper9818]

Thank you thank you thank you both. I am a former educator who moved away from education out of frustration. This space has rekindled the educational fire in me to relearn, rethink and reimagine. Grace and peace

[@bobbywilsonfunfaithfamilymusic]

Dr Carr, Prof. Hunter thank you for Ep.52 Billie Holiday. I did not know this history. Thank you again and shalom, kudos.

[@yowilli6669]

Theresa Randle is hands down one of the best and most talented actresses EVER! So underrated. I absolutely love her in everything she has done. Especially, Girl 6

[@mywrittenvoice]

To the participant Alex and everyone else--- there is nothing secondary about community college!!! Let's debunk that perception as well please!!!!

[@lillianvazquez6672]

As I continue to catch up I'm grateful 🙏 and proud to be a new student to my true past as a Panamanian and Puerto Rican Newyorker now in TN due to military I am sharing with all my circle to TODAY LEARN what was never taught but worth knowing I adore and respect you both ❤

[@robertstewart9071]

Pro. Hunter and Doc Carr you two and others like you are a real blessing to the truth and knowledge of our people. This treasure trove of knowledge is why they've tried to hide it from our school teachings

[@GCOMradio_Lyfeblood]

I don’t watch it live but I tune in every week to get my lessons. Thank you, Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr. We’re all here.

[@carolrhoden9204]

Thanks for educating, motivating and inspiring Mr Carr

[@martinmoses1342]

Carr and hunter another great class thanks black library philly

[@ajacrowder2616]

Always dropping 💎!! We love you Dr Carr!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mayajensen2637]

Absolutely the largest class in the world !! Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and for sharing your students’s knowledge. This is weakening movement ! Tack så jättemycket 🙏🏾

[@eatd2059]

"The Laws changed but Society has it changed" Dr. Carr We live in the town where my mother graduated from an all black school. I went to school here 3rd and 4th grade with mix group of teachers and a black principle, now my children have no black teachers, administrators at all. If we did not take the time and educate our children at home before and after they go to school, they would never be able to successfully attend college. There is an continuous war on black minds down her in Tennessee. Thank you Karen and Dr. Carr for this classes. Blessings and Love

[@msanne8864]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident, and I was aware of Prof. Carr from watching him with Roland Martin ( TVOne). Say no more, I watched the whole 2 hours from last Saturday. I'm all in! I joined KNarrative ! and I'm ready to learn!! I will be telling 5 people !!

[@KarenHunterShow]

welcome to the family, Ms. Anne! (and there are no accidents).

[@Missy714]

Dr. Carr provided the best argument for studying as opposed to watching.Thank you both.

[@MamaDee737]

It’s imperative that we reclaim our African minds to live purposeful lives!!!

[@nickyanderson92]

Proud of this platform, Congratulations on opening up a lesson Knowledge to keep our Knarrative flowing. Been watching this since the start and proud to see how it grew. Thank you all for the wisdom you pass on through our ancestors guidance 🇯🇲👍

[@juneflowers9126]

Doc did his thang with that Holiday story. Respect Doc. Thanks again Karen

[@stefaniegueye693]

Every time I listen I’m so excited and humbled at the same time. Thank you😀

[@ktlcampbell8192]

I signed up for the classes and spreading the word. The universe knew what it was doing when it created the two of you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KarenHunterShow]

thank you!

[@dolorismunson3371]

Karen, you and Dr. Carr are on point regarding creating our own educational institutions to take control of our education for all of us - all ages. I look at how much I’ve learned in the 2 hr sessions you provide on Saturdays. Can you imagine what we could for our community, especially our youth if we committed to 4hrs of a kinda of Montessori model Saturday class structured like yours - creative conversations to include Q&A. You all provide books and resources to expand the knowledge you’re dropping. This could include discussions about the M word that we don’t want to talk about - money. The two of you have found the key and it’s captivating. I am adamant about putting people on to your class and I won’t stop. Thank you x a milly.👏🏾

[@daynad8470]

I agree that Theresa Randle and is an amazing actress. She was my friend in junior high school.

[@myrahj1482]

Any day I can gain all this knowledge & history while hearing Dr. Carr sing is a good day. Thank you both for all this beautiful work. Bless You💞👏🏼

[@KarenHunterShow]

Yeah, when he broke into that Billie Holiday, I was done.

[@lawtwriter]

@@KarenHunterShow Grand Rising Professor Hunter... the brother Bavu mentioned that his father did genealogy research... could you share his information for those of us seeking assistance in doing this type of research and perhaps having him teach a class? Would be tremendously helpful!! 🙏🏽Thank you for this class and all that you do... I’m already enrolled on Knarrative!!

[@cydiyun2705]

Queen Karen, love all the headwraps , but by far today's wrap is Regal.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you, Cyd.

[@-Never-bored]

I concur

[@elaineburnett5230]

Yes indeed. This is the directive that must be understood and implemented in order to accelerate the creation of the real narrative of the African experience in America.

[@elaineburnett5230]

@@KarenHunterShow this is so stimulating.

[@jacquelinesanders6574]

I’m so excited I just sent knarratives to both of my children yes yes!! My son who’s in the film industry and myself a teacher are definitely going to write a badass script yes yes!!

[@Life_moreabundantly]

We Control The Story. We Control Our Narrative!! Perspective Is 🔑 💘

[@tracylee4451]

I love Dr. Carr he will give it to you straight.

[@Stylishshonda]

I’m ordering books a lot now! This class is transforming my life. Thank you!

[@maurice8607]

Same here. In fact, I'm running out of room to store the damn things.

[@georgevjohnsonjr]

Caution Geniuses At Work! .. love you both

[@elaineburnett5230]

Love that..m

[@p.w.7493]

Thanks for this Class! Whenever I listen to Dr. Carr speak on any topic, it's as if he knows the subjects personally!! He has this gift of going deep into the characters so as to reenact the person so that the listeners can actually connect/meet with them in the space he has created for them!! That's the genius of Dr. Carr and why we come again and again to hear him share! Not to mention the books he recommends!! And, Prof. Hunter, you have that special knack for introducing the right subjects for discussion!! Thanks!! BTW, the producers/directors should've consulted with Dr. Carr about the Billie Holiday documentary, lol!!💕💯

[@steppbrotha]

EVERYTIME DR CARR AND KAREN ARE ON MY BLACK SOUL SINGS

[@cheriperry5336]

I just spoke to my grandson today about our (collective and individually) responsibility to leave an inheritance for our children's children. This is a significant part of that. We don't know what we don't know, but once we know, we must pass it on.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you, Cheri!

[@lisahill3749]

As soon as Professor Hunter showed her Beta, I looked it up and signed up. I am so excited! Sometimes Dr. CARR was dropping sooo many gems, so dang fast I was having to watch episodes three and four times! Thank you!!!!

[@elaineburnett5230]

Listening to them is such a delightful challenge 😚

[@lisahill3749]

Dr. CARR made a critical point. Too many do not want to research, read and learn for themselves! I stay on my youngest daughter about this. Remember, those in charge determine what is taught and told. Find your history/roots yourself. Love this!

[@rebawilson3879]

Professor Karen! I'm in with adding my brick❤ This was amazing. Just want to say thank you Professor Karen and Dr. Carr for this class. Yes Dr. Carr you do know everyone.😊 Great Teacher. The ancestors lead me here❤

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you!

[@moacir27]

I love you Professor Hunter I love you Dr. Carr Thank you

[@tammycooper1618]

I am ready for my true self to emerge. Thank you two for excepting this journey and having the desire to move it forth ❤️, 💋, ✨

[@kimberlyrichardson5718]

Dr. Carr & Professor Hunter💎💎💎💎❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯✊🏾

[@zeewei2170]

Greg Carr get so excited about the information when he speaks!! I wish he was my professor 📚

[@mrmaneholditdown]

Bless this space. Shout out from Las Vegas

[@darlab1076]

Love Knarrative. I am finding my way around it and can't wait to make it a regular part of my study

[@DavidSmith-oo1ni]

Next time I’ll be on time. I really hate missing the live sessions. So I’m now about to watch the play back here on KZbin. Please continue the largest class room session in the WORLD !!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ShakiraAbdulAli]

I am happy for the opportunity to become an early subscriber to Knarratives! Y'all are the BomDiggity! Thank you Karen and Dr. Carr!

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you!

[@ShakiraAbdulAli]

@@KarenHunterShow I sent you a message regarding hosting some conversations with Dr. La Francis Rogers Rose (she and Dr. Carr are colleagues). She has equally valuable information about Black women. I hope you'll consider the request.

[@liamwhit1]

Thank you Dr Carr and Professor Hunter! I see the change you all are talking about. I will work to do my part. I'm still learning but I like the fact that we can all do this together! Be blessed!

[@aruthasamuels2421]

Thank You both I have learned so much about my beautiful black peoples. I am so proud to be Black🙏🏿

[@AntiSocialStef]

I’m joining the movement! Thank you for “The Knarrative”.

[@elaineburnett5230]

I am going to join as well...what a good use of $99 this is less a charge and more a gift...thank you.

[@nyxiz4232]

Thank you Professors' Carr and Hunter. Guyana South América in class.

[@sylviacaldwell8063]

So wonderful to have seen you and Dr. Carr today. Submerged in knowledge of our people.

[@julesnarcisse7881]

Sovereign spaces are required in order to truly enact equity. Noted.

[@bgood2152]

It makes me cry with joy for each memory restored by this outstanding class! From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, Professor Hunter and Professor Carr for the treasures shared!

[@veronicamartin147]

This is awesome info,we are being reeducated to the real truth!

[@VeveMuse]

The Spirit of Billie Holiday was in Andra Day as she did an Excellent job of portraying her.....Ashe"

[@handrade5084]

Yes she did all of it This young woman did excellant in all things Billie spirit took over for sure.

[@dawngregory6181]

I am so happy and thankful foe you both. Love you both ❤️ and this beautiful family of knowledge that you have created.

[@cavhaynes]

@25:35 “They commingle the idea of the law with some cultural authority.....if you break these laws, you’re going against God” -Dr Carr 🔥🔥🔥🤯🔥🔥🔥

[@elaineburnett5230]

Such an crucial insight.

[@cavhaynes]

@@elaineburnett5230 “Crucial” is the perfect word

[@cheriperry5336]

I waited anxiously all wk to see what Prof Hunter hinted at last Saturday--and on UV--regarding a new platform. I said it during the live session and repeating now: Karen Hunter, you are a genius! The Master Architect has truly blessed you, my sister, and you are definitely an architect for our times! Knarrative is amazing; I am subscribed! And, money well spent! Thank you, Dr. Carr, the KH Rebels team, the Hub team, and everyone else that helps make this space possible for the Village! Much love!

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you, Cheri. This is just the beginning. Blessings.

[@champd12z]

Mixed feelings on the Amend Documentary but the one thing I really liked about it is that they emphasized the much overlooked fact that during the women's right to vote in the early 1900s, the white women shunned black women back then only to want to reunite with them in the 1970s for women's rights. This is such an important fact of history that Americans seem to overlook constantly!

[@staciestacie1327]

No more fish in a bowl watching for Me. There is a power in knowing where The Information is. My library is growing. I watched Amends and because of my Saturday classes, I watched as an empowered audience. KH and Dr. Carr, keep it coming.

[@talizmantwo]

Our Ancestors are so so so Proud of Ya`ll and my fellow learners

[@QbnChi305]

Knarrative Subscriber! Supporting, Empowering, and Lifting those who support, empower, and lift me!

[@gaboratanelwemaphane4503]

Sitting around the tree mhhh that took me back. Best times . And in t h e night we seating around the fire where the elders and children spit out proverbs and they interprete them . Joy or education Thank you so much

[@whoopyrock]

Hi family your sister from The Netherlands. God bless you all🙏😘🔥🇳🇱🇸🇷 we are walking in to a new area in Jesus name . And we will write new history yes🤸🏾💯

[@juneflowers9126]

Knarrative!!! Let’s get it!!

[@deborahhall3860]

This is black people stuff! That's the only way I can explain it. I love this and live for Saturdays...

[@dameonbrown1972]

I can’t even view movies the same EVER AGAIN... and I love it! I appreciate you two so much Now tonight I’ll watch the Billie Holiday hearing your voices. Chew up the meat and spit out the bone 😊

[@kushuk2360]

Bravo, Excellent scholarship discussion.

[@johnstafford2517]

I listen and relisten to your classes every week. Especially THIS session about United States v Billie Holliday. Then I watched the movie last night. Now, I’m relistening to critique the movie. Interesting! I read “Jazz and Justice” by Gerald Horne last summer. Great book.

[@blaxsmith]

Bavu Blakes was head of the class today, great way to close it out.. thanx yall

[@mywrittenvoice]

I believe that, fairly recently, a division of the United Nations did declare the treatment of African Americans a human rights offense. The thing is that nothing is done after these declarations.

[@tracyclark9881]

I was just wondering why nothing more has been done in this respect. What can we do now? Where do we start?

[@karenterrell1077]

I am so excited about Knarrative!

[@robertleepow7786]

episode 52 that's 1 full year, that an anniversary 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 it 2021 , we are work towards 22. just as time change , our black minds have to change. we have become aware of the evils of colonialism, we are aware of the corporation benefiting. some of us don't want to accept that knowledge and won't change

[@cherylismael788]

Dennis your question is on point. We do need to be deemed as human beings 1st and foremost. Not civil rights

[@cherylismael788]

Great discussion. This is the education we never received. Thank You so much

[@junebug6797]

We love you both , Sooooooo much.

[@rebiajones7391]

Tears of joy stream down my face when I seen the Knarratives Library app. I feel honor to be JUST BE..THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@KingSimonPresents]

Great Class Sister Karen and Brother Greg

[@karluslamark9321]

Dr Greg Carr is a "walking human library" and i would love to meet him some day.

[@elaineburnett5230]

You are meeting him now😍

[@hamaladiop3354]

Greetings from Senegal to Carr and Hunter. Sorry to be a latercomer to this fantastic underground educational railway. I just discovered it through my brother's latest trip to the US. He recommended your platform as a must for information sources about us Africans. I'll get online on Saturdays for more. Thank you so much.