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In Class with Carr

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In February of 2021, Karen Hunter asked Greg Carr, "Can I press record?" during a private discussion on Ida B. Wells. That kicked off what would become "In Class with Carr," a global phenomenon featuring the People's Professor Dr. Greg Carr. All of the episodes can be found on the Knarrative platform (www.knarrative.com) and you can join the community, #Knubia (community.knarrative.com). You can also subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@knarrative

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Jul 6, 2026

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S E1151: In Class with Carr, Ep. 154: How Do We Educate (AP Courses)? Toni Morrison & Paul Lawrence Dunbar 20.02.2023

Dr. Greg Carr evokes Jacob Carruthers in a discussion about the AP African American Studies Course. There is also a examination of Toni Morrison in what would be her 92nd birthday as well as Paul Lawrence Dunbar #BHM #InClasswithCarr #tonimorrison JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are held live with a live chat....

S E1149: In Class with Carr, Ep. 153: #BHM! A Tribute to Dr. Olive Taylor (Bill Russell & Burt Bacharach) 13.02.2023

#BHM! As Black History Month continues, Dr. Carr pays tribute to master teacher Dr. Olive Augusta Taylor. There's also a discussion of new Bill Russell documentary on #Netflix and Burt Bacharach, who made transition this week. JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are held live with a live chat. To shop: TheGlobalMa...

S E1148: In Class with Carr, Ep. 152: The New AP African American History Courses Unveiled 06.02.2023

In Session 152, Dr. Greg Carr uses the occasion of the newly unveiled ⁦@CollegeBoard⁩ #APAfricanAmericanStudies course to revisit our ongoing discussion of curriculum and instruction by and about Africans in the United States. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are held live with a...

S E1147: In Class with Carr, Ep. 151: Tyre Nichols and the SYSTEM of Brutality 30.01.2023

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen discuss the brutal beating that led to the death of #TyreNichols in Memphis, TN and how race (THE SYSTEM OF ANTI-BLACKNESS) was central in his treatment. Dr. Carr walks us through the #Africana framework to draw context. There is also a brief discussion of #Camden's disbanding its police force to great success. #inclasswithcarr SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE JOIN KNARRATIVE:&nbs...

S E1145: In Class with Carr, Ep. 150: This Unbroken Knowledge Has Jailbroken The System! 23.01.2023

Dr. Greg Carr takes us chapter-and-verse through the last 149 episodes to what we've built here today...  @knarrative   #Knubia and the re-MEMEBERING of us! Bring your WHOLE brick! Join us SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are held live with a live chat. To shop: TheGloba...

S E1144: In Class with Carr, Ep. 149: The Selling of Bruce's Beach, Reparations and MLK Day! 16.01.2023

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen discuss the recent sale of #BrucesBeach back to Los Angeles County for $20M and the what does the return of the beach and the subsequent sale mean for #Reparations. There's also a discussion of #MLKDay and how it came about. #InClasswithCarr SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where t...

S E1143: In Class with Carr, Ep. 148: This House Mess is Historic (And a Zora Neale Hurston Breadcrumb) 09.01.2023

Dr. Greg Carr takes us back to 1856 when The House took 133 ballots to pick a #SpeakeroftheHouse and did something NONE of the news outlets did--talk about how #SLAVERY was on the ballot then. There is also a breadcrumb on #ZoraNealeHurston #InClasswithCarr #HakeemJeffries. JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are...

S E1141: In Class with Carr, Ep. 147: From the Pope to Pele and a Celebration of Community! 02.01.2023

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen discuss the meaning of time, as well as the social conditioning that keeps us from community. There is also a brief tribute to #Pele and his legacy. And Dr. Carr shares his #WhattoRead list of books. #inclasswithcarr and Happy New Year! JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into  #Knubia,  where these classes are held live with...

S E1140: In Class with Carr, Ep. 146: "Don't You Know We Love You, Sweet Sadie?" A Tribute to Thom Bell 26.12.2022

Dr. Greg Carr taps into our momentum of memory in his tribute to Thom Bell, producer and cultural meaning maker, who made transition this week at the age of 79. There is also a #YouShouldKnow segment on powerhouse percussionist Elayne Jones, who made transition last Saturday at the age of 94. Lots of songs sung and a brief breakdown of #Kwanzaa. #InClasswithCarr #ThomBell #ElayneJones JOIN KNARRAT...

S E1138: In Class with Carr, Ep. 145: Celebration Bowl and Why We Gather 19.12.2022

JOIN KNARRATIVE:  https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes are held live with a live chat. To shop: TheGlobalMajority See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

S E1136: In Class with Carr, Ep. 144: The Deion Sanders Complex and Momentum of Memory 12.12.2022

In light of Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State, Dr. Greg Carr takes us back to what other coaches did in history when they committed to HBCUs and asks the question: What is the purpose of an HBCU? There is also a brief discussion of #TrevorNoah's sign-off where he tells America to talk to #BlackWomen about America. #Education #InClasswithCarr #coachprime  JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrat...

S E1134: In Class with Carr, Ep. 143: Deion Sanders is Leaving Jackson State? And Will Smith's "Emancipation" 05.12.2022

Dr. Greg Carr discusses the "grace" given to Will Smith and his latest film, #Emancipation and he also frames the racism of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and what's not being said. Finally, there is a discussion of the $5 million annual deal offered to Deion Sanders to leave #JacksonState. #InClasswithCarr #knubia And get your Global Majority gear here:  https://www.theglobalmajority.com/ JOIN KN...

S E1132: In Class with Carr, Ep. 142: Irene Cara, The Celebration Bowl and the Real Story of "Thanksgiving" 28.11.2022

Dr. Greg Carr pays tribute to Irene Cara who made transition at age 63 and ties into our Africana Studies ways of knowing, which includes #TheWorldCup, #TheCelebrationBowl and finally, the real story of #Thanksgiving told through this book: Keepunumuk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/162... JOIN #Knubia through a @Knarrative subscription: https://www.knarrative.com And get your Global Majority g...

S E1131: In Class with Carr, Ep. 141: Educating Black People is a Declaration of War! 21.11.2022

Dr. Greg Carr, who is attending a Black Educators conference in Philadelphia discusses the importances of centering #Blackness in education and why it is a declaration of war to do so. Prof. Hunter begins with a Jon Stewart clip from his show "What's Wrong with Jon Stewart" on @AppleTV JOIN KNARRATIVE/#knubia:  https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

S E1129: In Class with Carr, Ep. 140: The Midterm Elections, Veterans Day and the Story of York! 16.11.2022

Dr. Greg Carr puts the #midtermelections into perspective with the victories of #WesMoore in Maryland and the failed "red wave." He also does a tribute through song to the Philly Sound with the passing of Joe Tarsia, the founder of Sigma Sound Studios. And finally in honor of #VeteransDay, Dr. Carr tells the story of York. #InClasswithCarr JOIN KNARRATIVE  to get to #Knubia: https://www.knarr...

S E1127: In Class with Carr, Ep.139: The Car is About To Crash, Do We Stay in the Car? 07.11.2022

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen talk about the midterm elections. Dr. Carr masterfully breaks down the vote. JOIN KNARRATIVE  to get to #Knubia: https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

S E1126: In Class with Carr, Ep. 138: Black Power is Infinite (and Rev. Calvin Butts and Louis Armstrong)! 31.10.2022

Dr. Greg Carr runs the clock on Black Power throughout time and brings it forward through a discussion on Louis Armstrong and the documentary #BlackandBlue and briefly Kyrie Irving and a tribute to Rev. Calvin Butts, who made transition this week. #InClasswithCarr JOIN KNARRATIVE to get to #Knubia: https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

S E1124: In Class with Carr, Ep. 137: The Woman King, Black Adam and Re-Presentation... 24.10.2022

Dr. Greg Carr discusses several movies and documentations (including "The Rebellious Rosa Parks" (on Peacock), #BlackAdam and #TheWomanKing) through the lens of re-presentation...Clyde Taylor and "The Mask of Art" #Africana #knubia  JOIN KNARRATIVE/#knubia:  https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

S E1123: In Class with Carr, Ep. 136: What is LatinX 17.10.2022

Dr. Greg Carr takes us through the latest brouhaha over the Los Angeles City Council leaders racists remarks and what it all means. There is a break down on the creation of #Latino on the #Census and why we should check BLACK always. #Kanye #thewomanking #inclasswithcarr JOIN KNARRATIVE/#knubia:  https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

S E1121: In Class with Carr, Ep. 135: The Kanye Complex 10.10.2022

Dr. Greg Carr dissects an article from the #FinancialTimes: "Kanye West and the age of the unmanageable" to explain the current distraction. At the end, there is a breakdown of the recent #SCOTUS hearings and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's revealing the hypocrisy of the court. #InClasswithCarr #kanyewest JOIN @Knarrative:   https://www.knarrative.com Homework: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10...

S E1119: In Class with Carr, Ep. 134: Pastime/Gangsta Paradise, Kwame Alexander and "Why Is We Americans"? 03.10.2022

In Class with Carr, Ep. 134: Pastime/Gangsta Paradise, Kwame Alexander and "Why Is We Americans"? Dr. Greg Carr tells the story of the making of #GangstaParadise on the heels of the death of #Coolio. He and Karen also celebrate E. Curtis Alexander and his son, Kwame Alexander. At the end, there is a discussion of "Why We Is Americans!" JOIN @Knarrative: https://www.knarrative.com Get the: "Door of...

S E1117: In Class with Carr, Ep. 133: Black Children Are The New Cotton! 26.09.2022

Dr. Greg Carr talks about his participation in the Asa G. Hilliard, III Symposium, 2022: "RETURN TO THE SOURCE. He also walks us through the 1906 Atlanta "Massacre" and he breaks down this piece in the #huffingtonpost, "Black Children Are The New Cotton": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/in-the-american-public-education-system-black-children-are-the-new-cotton_n_62bb1136e4b094be76a8a0d2 JOIN Knubia...

S E1115: In Class with Carr, Ep. 132: Breakdown of YNB & Keke on "Password" (A Governance Structure Convo) 19.09.2022

Dr. Greg Carr breaks down a recent episode of #Password where @Keke Palmer and #YvetteNicoleBrown display how Black folk communicate. He weaves the Africana Framework through this break down. He and Karen also discuss #TheWomanKing as well as the controversy around #thelittlemermaid. #inclasswithcarr  JOIN Knubia through Knarrative:   https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at http...

S E1113: In Class with Carr, Ep. 131: The Passing of Queen Elizabeth and a Brief History Lesson on Colonialism 12.09.2022

Dr. Greg Carr takes us through the legacy of #QueenElizabeth through the lens of the Africana Studies Framework. What was the monarchy's impact on on Africans around the globe...especially in America from New York to Virginia to the Carolinas. #inclasswithcarr  JOIN Knubia through Knarrative:   https://www.knarrative.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

S E1112: In Class with Carr, Ep. 130: Serena, Jackson, MI and HBD Charles Hamilton Houston: 05.09.2022

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen discuss the legacy of #SerenaWilliams in the context of individual vs. collective works...Dr. Carr ties it to a "Labor of Love" and carries that theme through the discussion of the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. There's also a tribute to Charles Hamilton Houston, born on this day in 1895. #InClasswithCarr #LaborDay  JOIN Knubia through Knarrative:   https:/...

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