Dr. Gregory Carr’s Lecture

Dr. Carr is indeed the best lecturer that Howard University has to offer.  Next semester I will definitely be enrolling in a lecture of his.  His lecture started with him explaining the emblem of Howard University.  I believe is veritas et utilis. (sorry if i’m wrong. i will be sure to have it memorized later on!!!)  I notice that alot of institutions use Latin as their motto’s.  Even though we were in the dark, I was captivated by the tone and emphasis with which Dr. Carr spoke.  He does speak fast but I know that he is beyond passionate about what he speaks of.  I love how he engages his audience by incorporating current events with what he has to say.  Most of his lecture in the beginning dealt with Egypt.  I took notes but I cannot find the piece of paper that I wrote them on.  I do remember him mentioning methodology.  That is by which alot of his messages are conveyed.  I really enjoyed his segment on the recent events of our new President Elect, Senator Barack Obama!  He let us know that others before Obama paved the way for him.  Such as Shirley Chisholm, Dizzy Gillespie and Jesse Jackson just to name a few.  He captivated the audience with his emotional recollection of what has happened that led up to the election.  Especially the event in Blackburn on the night of the election.  I was in Blackburn but I left.  I really felt his emotions when he stated that the students and staff of Howard began to sing the Nation Negro Anthem “Life Every Voice and Sing” after it had been stated that Senator Barack Obama was the new President Elect.  Such and emotional and historical moment that should set an example for people of all races across the nation.  I love how Dr. Carr went on to speak of Howard and its different ties with history and with music.  I know I am behind on my knowledge of African American Studies but I plan to take a class, or two with Dr. Carr to enhance my knowing of the subject.

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