This week Dr. Carr came to class and gave us an idea of what and african/afro
american studies class would be like. In the lecture he discussed many things such as
the use of a Mbongi, the importance of knowing African history, and the power of text.
He first started with the Mbongi. My interpretation of a Mbongi is a sacred place where
work can be accomplished. Work is a broad term. Work can be studies, prayer,
andything that needs to get done can be done. Any place can be turned into a Mbongi.
Right now I am in the library, so in theory, this is my Mbongi. I personally like the idea of
Mbongi, and I will definitely start using it as a normal word, in an attempt to educate
people. The second part of the lecture revolved around the necessary action of learning
about our past. In today’s world we have been taught to think that Egyptians and
Europeans were the creators of language and mathematics, when in truth, they were
created by our African ancestors! After hearing this it wanted me to learn more about the
potential lies I have been told in public school in the south. The last part of the lecture
dealt with the power of text. In this Dr. Carr explained the importance of text and how
people can share generational experiences throughout it. I really thought about it and
this is true. You might not be able to speak to someone who lived 200 years ago but you
can read a article they directly wrote, so basically its the closest thing you’ll get to really
communicating with the ancestor. After Dr. Carr came and spoke I am definitely excited
to take on of his classes in the upcoming years.
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