In Class with Carr, Ep. 78: Labor Day, the Texas Assault on Democracy and Colorism

[@Jason_M72]

My weekends would not be complete without In Class with Carr.

[@dunellawesby6635]

Amen to that

[@boorow40]

Some just don't understand the statement you made!!! So true for me!!!

[@bakarisanyu6510]

“We need to stop being Black faced versions of white pathology!” - shout out to Professor Karen Hunter for emphasizing this powerful cultural message.

[@heathertea2704]

🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾🔥

[@philipbailey962]

Absolutely… Can’t be said better.

[@jeraleenpeterson5200]

Praying that Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr will be inspired to continue every week for as long as their wisdom is needed to bless us.

[@reginamorris9908]

Hello. Just watched a interview on the Breakfast Club with Resmaa Menakem. Is there any chance that he will be a guest on your program? Thanks!

[@bertramdavis7120]

Reminds me of a quote by James Baldwin. He states that " The American idea of racial progress is measured by how fast I become white".

[@barbaraebron2482]

I can remember my uncle talking to his friend who was a Pullman Porter when we visited them in Chicago. I'm 72 years young. As children we listening under the stairwell. 🤗 "Grown folks conversations" 😉

[@cassandrahemby5953]

Indeed! 😂
Ty grown folks dropped some jewels...bless their hearts💕

[@Nisa1971]

"I need for us to stop being blackface versions of whiteness." ~Professor Hunter
Period! 💯

[@brandonagentforchange1734]

I felt that ... whew 😨

[@jesseharvey2362]

I hope Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr continue to enjoy this for an awful long time! I appreciate their wisdom.

[@sage4life691]

Sis, you and me both! ASE

[@battlescorn]

Agreed!

[@eddiewaters4092]

Joining Knarrative and Knubia was the most liberating feeling I have experienced in years. Thank you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr.

[@pearlyj.7493]

Thanks Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr. I was sitting here wishing that I had both of you for teachers in I my college days.

[@KarenHunterShow]

I wish I had Dr. Carr...but now I get to have him as my teacher every week.

[@1984Nupe]

You DO have them on this platform just take it all in.

[@jefferystewart9252]

Grand rising to all this will be a great Saturday in class with Professor and Dr.Carr.

[@ceciliaharris6388]

Hi to my African cyber family let's stay healthy as much as possible and open to learning daily peace and much love Fam

[@kaytaylor1766]

Peace Love Light Blessings Strength and Honor thank you 🙏🏾

[@ralphjackson8295]

Trust and believe, we truly appreciate EVERYTHING you and Dr. Carr are doing for our community. You are a treasure and blessing to us and we love you for it. Thank you!

[@keybler539]

I appreciate Knarrative, Knubia, and In class with Carr

[@golfbrother1]

BTW, every episode requires a 'rerun' viewing to digest more...so a vacay is okay...we got plenty to study ✊🏿

[@c.akuawright5884]

My Grandfather was a porter from Chicago born in 1884 on Henry Ford's plantation in Ga. Moved to Chicago as an young man. Now, my Grandson age 7, is him reincarnated. He knows more about trains than any child should at his age. Will be a locomotive engineer in the near future. I'm wanting all the books for him as he ages, thank y'all so much!!!

[@ndukum7812]

You are right Dr. Carr. We point fingers at Islamic extremists when we have the equivalent in Christian extremists right here in “the land of the free.”

[@sandraedwards4278]

Each one of us is, THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD. We all have a great story to add to the missing pieces to the or our Black story affectionately called history! Kudos to you both! I enjoy you both 💞

[@Polka_254]

Every time I log into this class, I have a huge automatic smile and I am here on my own 😃😃

[@mycilla]

Good afternoon, I'm here every Saturday. no matter what going on in my life.

[@DaCarterHouse]

Grand Afternoon Family, Its Class Time!👑❤🖤💚👑💪🏿✊🏿💪🏿 I appreciate you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr ✊🏿💪🏿❤🖤💚💪🏿✊🏿

[@karenl7786]

I pray you both love doing this for a long time, it feeds the soul! Heartfelt thanks to you both with FULL appreciation of what you're doing. Regarding this conversation, if we restate it as the fight over the power to determine when to bring life into being, it takes a whole new dimension. "Western" culture can't allow this for women, because it allows them no true direct power. And when what you're fighting for is a white man's privilege, you're going to leave out black women because it's part and parcel to do so.

[@BlackBeerdedNerd]

This was so interesting and educational at the same time. I can literally listen to Dr Carr for hours. Thank you Prof Hunter for another great episode ✊🏿🔥🔥🔥❤️🖤💚.

[@kenyarogers6289]

Lil Wayne’s song, A Milli was on the radio and he said “I'm a venereal disease like a menstrual bleed.” I thought, this sums up what a lot men think about a woman’s body. I screamed at the radio. “A period isn’t a venereal disease, my n*gg*!” Geesh!

[@corriecarney6101]

Sadly, the trash they feed our minds with through music is intentional. It has done some major damage.

[@DrMichaelWalker]

Yes! Thank you

[@Grimloxz]

Ugh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dytsras]

Good afternoon family. This has become one of my favorite parts of the week. It's like my only RUclips version of my weekly podcast regimen lol. And with a comment section

[@jgq2881]

I deeply appreciate the time and effort you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr put into these profoundly informative classes. Listening to the two of you sharing and trading knowledge is centering.

[@bakarisanyu6510]

Asante Sana Professor Karen Hunter and Dr. Greg Carr. I too, love this beautiful space and the overarching commitment to KNOW ourselves, BE ourselves, FREE ourselves, ELEVATE ourselves & MANIFEST ourselves. “Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe” - shout out to the brilliant inspirational Dr. Carr. We are our own Cultural Liberators, Ambassadors & Advocates! Continue to “Brick On & Brick Up”, no pun intended. Keep on keeping on by any means necessary. Victory is our Destiny! So much LOVE ❤️….

[@KarenHunterShow]

Our pleasure!

[@moiseswalden]

I look forward to watching every Saturday great education I never had. Bless you both and thank you 🙏

[@raye8405]

My grandfather Henry Brown Sr , his twin brother George and his elder brother Oliver all were Pullman Porters out of Texas. He lived in California during the work week and traveled back up to Portland for the weekends where my grandmother and the children lived.
They started working for Union Pacific in the early 40’s, left to fight in WWII, came back and retired in the early 80’s.
My grandfather also worked at an exclusive retreat in California who’s membership included ex presidents and Fortune 500 heads of companies.
When my grandfather passed, the head of Hewlett Packard paid all his funeral costs and held a private reception at his home in San Francisco for my family. We also received a letter/card which was signed by all living presidents and Fortune 500 heads as of 1993.
My grandfather and his brothers were given prime routes because their father had been a private butler to a President who’s name currently escapes me. I believe it was FDR. My mom has several pictures of him serving the President. Of course he got his position because he “passed” the “paper bag” test.

[@DrMichaelWalker]

Thanks for sharing your story via his story.

[@petehenry3220]

Grand Rising family, greetings to all in this space as well as the knarrative family

[@dkeowndk]

Good morning FAMILY!! I appreciate both of you Prof Hunter and Dr Carr!!

[@21214GlobalArchitect]

Love respect ✊🏾 honor appreciate truly love 💕 💕💕💕💕💕 and my children and I are getting a truly amazing education
We are listening professor Hunter and Dr. Carr we love ❤️ you

[@paulettewhitaker9415]

The words that professor Hunter is speaking right now have been my thoughts regarding this whole abortion discussion for some time. I wonder why they don't understand that the very people they are trying to stop from having abortions are the very ones that will always be able to get one if they really want it.

[@sugashy45]

This class this movement Knarrative Knubia has me remembering my ancestors like new life and living!! I am that introvert thinker that eternal optimism always, but this chapter of life has been depressing and inspirational! A shrink once told me let me give you sum happy pills👁 I told her how can I be happy in this world we live A pill like a bandaid I’ll pass!! The struggles are real the mind is powerful!! When we put SELF out the way the Universe thrives that being said I can’t thank Professor Hunter and Dr Carr enough for your time and contribution that shine lite and Luv !!this is home we are one ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤

[@rebahenderson211]

Thank you both and have a blessed weekend 💝 My Great uncle Albert was a Pullman Porter, did his job for 35 yrs. I remember as a child him coming off the rails with a suitcase full of dollar coins. I would stuff my pockets so full I couldn't walk.

[@shaunicymuhammad]

"I need us to stop being black face versions of whiteness." - Professor Karen Hunter. Karen, when you sparked Dr. Carr to speak on the colorism and social eugenics that goes on in the black community, specifically when it comes to who we choose to date and mate with.... whew.... "Its not a polite conversation to have."
"It is a wonder all black people in America are not insane." - Dr. Greg Carr

[@p.w.7493]

Thank you Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr, for today's very INFORMATIVE Class!!
I hope someone's keeping track of those 'jewels' you're dropping!
They ought to be on t-shirts/scarves/shawls!!
Love all the history knowledge you share and the dissecting you do on the law and politics affecting the marginalized in our community!!
I've tons of appreciation and love for you both!!💯

[@setapart5623]

Who remembers when you could see the doorway that is to the right of Dr Carr? 😊 Many blessings to all the Knarrative Family!

[@paulettehaw6643]

I appreciate you guys! Love the attire you represent and making it available to us! Bringing BRICKS!!!!!!!

[@classicharlem3952]

Peace, Love and Power from Harlem, USA!!! ❤🖤💚✊🏿 Once again my favorite time of the weekend - In Class With Dr. Greg Carr & Dr. Karen Hunter! 😎

[@chrisandres6698]

“B*llSh”t…In the History of rule making!” That was huge for Dr. Carr to say! Wow! Watching Dr. Carr explain the Law in terms of profound-anthropology- that lawmakers can “paint themselves in a corner” that will produce a singularity of behavior and ideology, showing the game, and undo their divinity in power! Wow! Dr.Carr is a torch!

[@mauricedouglas94]

No one is as intelligent, or as articulent or says B.S. like 👍 Dr Carr thanks for all that you all do

[@cynthiarose4056]

We’re here once again…

[@normadenemurphy7454]

Morning from Philadelphia

[@karenparis936]

I am so glad to be a member of Knarrative and Knubian. Thank you for this educational platform!! I am addicted to Knarrative!

[@myrtiscurtis4980]

Write it down 💚 always taking notes and promoting members to knarrative🌱

[@Nisa1971]

First off Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr I am so grateful for you and the gratitude you both have for one another.If this ever stops sparking joy/becomes not fun we have 1.5 years of breadcrumbs to follow and I thank you with all my heart! ❤😍❤
This class the part when Dr. Carr said we (our folks) have picked up some of their bad habits. That part... I have been saying to my friends and family for years! In our desperation for respectability we have erroneously made their (flawed) values ours. Yes Dr Carr hits it out of the park again this supreme court ruling has pushed the system one step closer to dissolution! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SiennaSister]

Yeah, and I was told I needed to stay out of the sun as a child. I love the sun and to paraphrase the great Zora Neal Hurston, "I ain't NEVER felt black and nappy-headed and inferior!" Shout out to Ebony Fashion Fair, Ebony and Jet magazines,and others!

[@gtech360]

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening to all of the family, ready for another day of learning and conversation with Professor Hunter and Dr Carr. Say less is right. Had to get off Knubia to get in class.... love it and here for it.

[@dejumaboutique1305]

Paraphrasing, Dr. Carr: Clarence going the way of black men his age... between Diabetes and heart disease...Damn! Doc.
I was rolling on the floor!

[@robin314]

September 11, means something different to Africans, can’t wait for next week, Love Always❤️🖤💚

[@lisaluvasil]

Good afternoon My Knarrative & Knubia Family I am 🙋🏾‍♀️ here in Class with Carr & Prof. Karen Hunter waiting to learn, absorb & share this new found knowledge because Sharing is Caring 📚📓!!!!!

[@janicemcmillan9910]

Thank You Professor Hunter and Dr Carr!!!

[@gulliegulliver4546]

I love this class, it has become the highlight of my weekend, and I'm so glad I joined Knarrative. Thank you, thank you.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Glad you're part of this family!

[@lwhet8257]

In 2001, the Montgomery County Public School System (MPS) named an elementary school after Edgar Daniel (E.D.) Nixon for his service as a Civil Rights leader.

[@deborasmith4668]

Thank you both for an excellent move Knarrative/Knubian.

[@tamekialittleton3570]

Great morning everyone!!

[@dytsras]

lol, i just looked up Austin Reeve Jackson and he's EXACTLY how you described 😂

[@DrMichaelWalker]

I'd expect no less from Dr. Carr. One beauty of his teaching style is you, the student/learner, will be interactive. And, you will not leave feeling later that you were indoctrinated but, rather, involved and informed with sources. Not fed but still full.

[@myrtiscurtis4980]

Please keep inspiring us with your insight… love from Detroit Feedom Freedom Growers💚

[@leboholmes6576]

The Dr. Carr is really growin on me! HEAR YE HIM!!!!!

[@tonysimmons5578]

We really appreciate you Dr. Carr and Dr. Hunter. Love you guys !!!!

[@micheleholley1070]

Professor Karen, I am very appreciative of the segments, I love getting educated, religion teaches about transforming the spirit and soul and from just setting and listening to the teachings of Dr. Carr and lot of it is just being re-educated, there is no magic prayer we need to be re-educated. I am a different person since listening to the teachings Professor Karen. I must confess when I first listen to Dr. Carr my head exploded but over time I was able to ingest and digest the teachings, I even bout a few of the books. Professor Karen I bout "Parable of the Sower" I saw it in your back ground. I read part of the first chapter and stopped because it pulled at my spirit and the world back ground scene pulled at my soul. Thank you Professor Karen and Dr. Carr. I purposely look for segments from You and Dr. Carr.

[@dwaynenicholson426]

Prof Hunter/Dr Carr,
Some kind of way, you both find new ways if outdoing yourselves. This is so awesome I can hardly contain it. Fantastic.
This discussion reminds me of a trip I took with the African Genesis Institute to a church in Detroit which had an Underground Railroad simulation they did on Saturday’s in their basement. A slave actor walked up to us and asked if we were here for that train. He says I’m surprised you are going this time of year. I asked why? He says because lakes and rivers are frozen and easier to cross. (Light bulb). Say what! I never thought about that. Same reaction as you had. Ding! Ding! Ding!
Keep going when you hear those dogs. Keep going!

[@vphiameradisogaarwa]

Was just listening to Ep 51, going from 51 (The Black Church) to this one is a bit mind charging! Love the content. Love the family here.

[@vphiameradisogaarwa]

The two of these Elders have such great love for each other (@35:36). I genuinely laughed out loud when Dr. Hunter proclaimed "bulls--t" after Dr. Carr mistakenly said it again without warning, admonishing himself when he did. Taking the pressure of his conscious in that moment was heart warming. I applaud this class so much!

[@leroymckenziejr.jnfenterpr567]

These saturday Masterclasses are as valuable and even more valuable than my HBCU Education at UMES. I get so much richness from you alls conversations. I am in class every saturday growing my mind, body and spirit.......Thank u Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr. U all inspire me!!!!

[@KarenHunterShow]

Our pleasure!

[@leroymckenziejr.jnfenterpr567]

@@KarenHunterShow we appreciate u all!!!! Thank U!!!

[@dunellawesby6635]

I look forward to Dr. Carr and Professor Hunter every Saturday yes I this don't stop let it go on for always thank you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr 💙💜💙💜✊🏾✊🏾

[@JFS1111]

The movie is on RUclips for free. Awesome Thanks Dr Hunter & Dr. Carr

[@dytsras]

i order 1 to 4 books every time i listen to this class. Ive ordered 2 already so far today 🥴

[@golfbrother1]

78 episodes is an incredible commitment and accomplishment! Thanks and Blessings to you both for the vision and love!!

[@DrMichaelWalker]

It truly is!

[@dennistaylor6342]

Two of my grandmothers brothers.... we’re Pullman Porter’s. Among other jobs they both had. Our people built this thing called America.

[@courtneyalstonwilson3495]

Praise God for Professor Hunter and Dr.Carr. Let’s go Knarrative. #NC6thgenerationfarmer

[@doddieeverett8750]

The two of you bring me joy each week

[@dawngregory6181]

Seeds are being planted within our FAMILY Tree of LIFE! Much Love and Knowledge always ❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@trisha1989]

As a New Yorker living in the Dallas area. I was surprised by the number of Black conservatives that DO NOT engage in politics and or attend churches that are extremely conservative striving for multicultural congregations (ie The Lord will supply all my needs). If you closed your eyes they sound like a typical Fox News viewer. Meanwhile First Baptist and other white churches are extremely political.

[@divinebynature7056]

There's a story that Black pastors and the community initially told MLK to stay away from Dallas because they didn't need him. Everything was fine in Dallas County according to them. Many wht striving bp in the Dallas area. Go along to get along type people.

[@trisha1989]

@@divinebynature7056 I heard that too! Smh

[@saltnpeppanatural1931]

I have heard the song “City of New Orleans” by Arlington Guthrie all my life and never realized he’s talking about the Pullman Porters..the invisible men keeping everything together. Now I understand the depth of this song.

[@kisslena]

“Good morning America how are you?
Say, don't you know me? I'm your native son.
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans.
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.”
~Arlo Guthrie (1972)

[@ginahall5805]

My grandparents migrated from Monroe, LA to Denver, CO working for Union Pacific. Granddaddy was a Pullman Porter and Grandmama was a maid on the trains.

[@mrcoache86]

Knowledge dropped. Lessons taught ❤

[@dkeowndk]

I have Knarrative, trying to get to Knubia! Excited

[@thedaokona5924]

The Pullman Porters! Thank you!

[@middlepassage7023]

"Rising from the Rails" was also made into a documentary by PBS back in 2004.

[@tammycooper1618]

Yes indeed, a labor of love. I tell you we are today still fighting colorism. I think it may take a few generations to rid that from our brains. The term good hair, yellow, etc has probably increased desires in bedding others. Well, it has to be acknowledged, explored, addressed, evaluated, etc. Love and peace to the light, ponder that one.

[@petjeremiah8164]

I hope this space that you both has created is the stepping stone to our freedom. Thanks Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr🕯👊🏾

[@leoniejacqueline7372]

Evening from the UK

[@sharoncarrington1474]

I SO appreciate you both and all that you do , Everyday!! 🥰

[@thelostconfederacy]

If you go to the 45 minute mark Dr. Carr states his mother's, mother's father was Alabamian. That means his great great grandfather descends from an American tribe, Nation, and The Creek Confederacy. How is it that once we know our lineage we jump right back into Black, Afro American, People Of Color etc, and dishonor our lineage, bloodline and ancestors? When we don't honor our lineage it allows others to claim our inventions, land, resources, and identity this is a serious issue that we must discuss as a people. Immigrants first generation are jumping off boats and claiming land, our identity and remixing our culture and we say we're from Africa brought on slave ships. We must really devote time to finding out about our lineage the U.S. Government is less than 250 years old. Great Video!!!!! Let's keep reclaiming our lineage and using the (momentum of memory as Dr. Carr states)

[@angelammscott]

Morning everyone. If you haven't downloaded knubian you are missing out .

[@Nisa1971]

💯 yes ma'am

[@BAB-ds7ps]

thank you both for your time, effort, & consistency ❤️‍🔥🖤💚

[@indiawinbush8399]

Thank you Thank you thank you

[@micheleholley1070]

Thank you for the Bread crumb about Ona Judge. I am going to listen to the RUclips video about Ona Judge.

[@kisslena]

The beauty of hate is that it burns up…
And burns out. The End.

[@sweetoneo5]

Watching Boycott now. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@roqstone3752]

1:14:40
In 1947, John Stanley Ford became the first Black man hired to work as a systems engineer at IBM. He had been a first lieutenant in the famed Black 369th that fought in Europe in WWII. His Father John Baptist Ford, was a Pullman porter. Certainly the Ford's resilience way back then opened the doors in Tech/Corporate for Black Men and Women in Immeasurable ways....

[@lauralewis1290]

🗣Love you 2 God Blessed Scholars👊🏽💜💜🦅🙋🏽‍♀️

[@pearliecrain2861]

Good Morning my Queen & King❤️❤️❤️🪴🪴🌺🌺Thank You !! Shared with family and friends!!!

[@fellastriptv5423]

As always, GREAT content!

[@geraldinewarren9279]

We sooo appreciate you guys🦋❤️🦋

[@ettaadams8842]

Thank-you so much for facing our historical demons. It is so so Critical now Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr. Praise God for all of you!

[@danaking7931]

Awesome lesson as always!

[@Nisa1971]

Yessss sir!!!!! Elijah McCoy so brilliant the one and only inventor and inspiration of the phrase "the REAL McCoy"! 🤓🤓🤓

[@imarahyman]

LABOR'S UNTOLD STORY is an excellent account of the labor movement in the states.