Tehran Almasi Reflection

Tehran Almasi
@02618922

Today's lecture I was given a slip of paper that read "Dr. Sherrill Berryman-Johnson." This was an interesting day because I didn't wake up late nor was a late for class. But I didn't feel rushed or stressed. I did not know who Dr. Johnson was, but while researching information on her, I soon realized that she was a artist and not just any artist. She was a valuable addition to Howard University's faculty, she inspired many students matriculating through Howard by her paintings and teachings, she recently passed away and had her services held at Howard. And when hearing this I thought what better place to hold it, than the place that in my opinion owes her the most for what she has done for us. This blog is to acknowledge Dr. Johnson, she is everything that I as a student of Howard University strive to be. Someone who's selfless sacrifices make the lives of those I come across just that much better. 

Michael Carney

Michael Carney
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On Tuesday I headed to Just Hall pondering my freshman Seminar class and the reason I have to take it. I entered Just Hall auditorium and received a paper called "Mbongi". I soon realized everyday I will have to fill this out with every lecture and turn it in for a grade. Looking around I realized this was a large class with many students. Soon after many TA's passed out little slips of paper al around the auditorium with a particular name on each. I received my paper and read the name "Sherrill Berryman-Johnson". I soon had no connection or who the person was. Soon the teacher explained that Dr. Johnson was a well known Howard instructor. Soon I realized that I had to do some research and gather information pertaining to Dr. Johnson. Dr. Johnson was a great figure at Howard University and she impacted her students greatly. With more research I found that Dr. Johnson passed away few months before. Dr. Johnson was an art teacher at Howard University and she inspired many students with her paintings and her skill to teach others. I wrote this blog to acknowledge her great skills as an artist and her legacy that lives on today.

Arick D. Scott's Reflection

    In Freshman Seminar, I was handed a small 6x2” slip of paper with a specific name typed on it. When I first seen the name, I didn’t have any attachment or claim towards the name at all. This was simply another class, another day, another assignment, and just another name. I assumed that the name belonged to an important figure and based on prior knowledge at this university, I assumed that the name belonged to an important African-American figure. After reading the name to myself, seeing the title “dr.”, I automatically assumed that this specific person was a well-educated figure. So, from simply analyzing the name I figured out that the individual was an important, well-educated African American. What I didn’t know about the name was that the figure, Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson, was a Howard professor. I didn’t know anything about my given topic. After doing some brief online research, I didn’t find much information until I found her memorial. At that point in time is where I realized that Dr. Berryman Johnson had recently passed away. This factor influenced me to write more of a contemplative analysis because I believe that such a dignifying approach sends my upmost regards to her. For any other lecture reflection, I would simply talk about the lecture’s content, but to talk about Dr. Berryman Johnson’s achievements seems to be a recurring cliché. I would rather acknowledge the individuals that she has blessed through her instruction in theatre and artistic choreography. I would like to acknowledge anyone that knew her and was able to grow close to her because her absence is detrimental but I believe her presence was a lot more significant. I would lastly like to acknowledge the craft that she left, molded and fitted for future aspirers to openly adopt and use for the nourishment of their inner artisan.

charles harris dr. carr leacture reflections

Charles Harris


02653030



On Tuesday morning I woke up at 8:55, knowing I would be late to class I decided to lie in bed till 9. After I put my clothes on I began my long walk from drew hall. Once I got to my freshmen Seminar class I was pondering why the teacher from last week was no where to be found and why there was a weird man reading notes I thought I was dreaming still, in some form of inception. Things got a little better once he introduced the speaker for the class, his name was Dr. Carr. As he was introduce Dr. Carr’s credentials were said which I found very impressive. Dr. Carr began his lecture and from this point I was blown away. I learned more About African history and effects on the earth in the 45 minutes he spoke than in the many years of history class. It was powerful information that could easy sway a person major to African studies. My favorite quotes was “ don’t let people tell you Africans Americans started off with slavery in American because that makes everything that happen after look great”. I learn Africans were the first to speak, read and write. The most impressive thing during the lecture would have to be him translating hieroglyphics as if it was his native tongue it was truly Amazing. Dr. Carr gives off life when he speaks you can tell he really has a passion for his work which I cant say the same for every professor on earth. I can easily tell why he was awarded professor of the year multiple times. I was very lucky to have him lecture my Freshmen Seminar class.