The Megyn Kelly Show The BLM Grift, Overcoming Adversity, and the Importance of Faith, with Dr. Carol Swain | Ep. 281
Mar 16, 2022
Dr. Carol Swain, author of "Black Eye for America" and a seasoned academic, shares her inspiring journey from poverty to PhD. She candidly discusses the complexities of race in America, her path to conservatism, and the harmful impact of Critical Race Theory. Swain reflects on the challenges faced by right-leaning professors and the 'woke' culture in academia. She emphasizes the importance of faith, resilience, and parental involvement in education, urging listeners to fight back against progressive ideologies shaping today's society.
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Early Childhood Poverty
- Dr. Carol Swain grew up in severe poverty in southwest Virginia, one of 12 children in a shack without indoor plumbing.
- Her family was poorer than most in their community, often missing school due to a broken-down bus and lack of resources.
Grandmother's Books
- Swain's grandmother, who worked for a wealthy white family, received discarded books.
- These books, including encyclopedias and classics, provided Swain access to knowledge and sparked her love of learning.
Difficult Home Life
- Swain describes the sleeping arrangements in the small house, with all the girls in one bed and all the boys in another.
- She ran away in her early teens to live with her father, experiencing further instability due to her sister's dangerous boyfriends.
