Apocalyptic Education
Apocalyptic Education is a podcast series that meets listeners at the intersection of education, health, and societal transformation. Hosted by Tiffani Marie and Kenjus Watson, the podcast unearths the profound impacts of systemic antiblack violence on schools and health, while exploring radical alternatives to traditional schooling. Through engaging discussions with experts in the field, the series uncovers the biopsychosocial effects of antiblackness and champions Black ancestral ways of being.
Apocalyptic Education
terry and sheryll's children
In this episode, Tiffani and Kenjus chop it up with their mothers, Sheryll and Terry, who turn the tables to interview their children on the green couch. This special episode explores the impact of their wisdom on Tiffani and Kenjus' journeys as educators.
Through critical questioning and listening, Sheryll and Terry elicit from their children a deep exploration of teaching as a calling, with Tiffani and Kenjus recounting early experiences that signaled their future roles. They reflect on the powerful moments when they felt compelled to challenge the narrative within their professional and personal lives, crediting their mothers with instilling the courage and grounding that guide them.
Listen as Sheryll and Terry share thoughts about their children’s work in Apocalyptic Education and their own roles as mothers who have supported and nurtured not just their own kids but their communities as well. The dialogue covers the emotional and spiritual depths of their relationships, celebrating the legacy and ongoing guidance of black maternal love.
In this episode, we also honor and acknowledge our ancestor, Uncle Ken. Thank you for your life and your love. Thank you for continuing to guide us.
Stay connected: www.apocalypticeducation.org
Hosts: Tiffani Marie & Kenjus Watson
Music By: Redtone Records
Production by: Jesse Strauss, Paxtone Records
Sponsored By: The Institute for Regenerative Futures
Note: All episodes this season explore themes of death, transition, and capture, with an emphasis on spiritual and ancestral grounding.
Black and BIPOC Care Resources and Contacts
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