Creating a New Dynamic

The lecture focuses on reflecting on the African Foundations for our intellectual work, sketching an outline that traces the connection/relations between learning and wisdom, and opening your personal pathway for engagement and renewal. One way in which Dr. Carr reflected on the African Foundations was by displaying a list of Africana terms that were used in teaching and learning. The purpose of Dr. Carr reminding us about the writings of the Egyptians times is to show that blacks have been making several contributions to the human race since the beginning of time. It was discussed how African Deep Thought, and intellectual ability is a threat to Africans. Many blacks of this generation do not appreciate and cherish the value of knowledge. As the old saying says “Reading Is Fundamental”. The examples used in the slide supported the issue that many African Americans, or as stated “Negro intellectuals” failed to achieve any intellectual freedom. This lecture overall emphasizes the essentials of the knowledge of our history and of current knowledge. Dr. Carr’s presentation helps students realize that once we get here, at the Mecca we do not stop adding to the legacy that has been already started for us. Many of us come to Howard and state what their major is and what they want to become when they leave here but never mention what kind of legacy they want to leave. It encourages the listeners to engage in African thought and use that throughout your intellectual work at your institute and the community. So don’t just stop with academic success, give back to the community, and create a new dynamic when leaving this place.

-Ramona Williams