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.orgHosts: Tiffani Marie & Kenjus WatsonMusic By: Redtone Records Production by: Jesse Strauss, Paxtone Records Sponsored By: The Institute for Regenerative FuturesNote: 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 Call BlackLineCall 1 (800) 604-5841 *This resource is divested from the policeBlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming then lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.Lines for Life Racial Equity Support LineCall (503)-575-3764Available Monday through Friday from 10AM-7PM PST.This line is led by people with lived experience of racism and offers support for those who are experiencing the emotional impacts of racist violence and microaggressions.BEAM-Black Emotional and Mental Wellness Collectivehttps://beam.community/wellness-tools/The BEAM toolkit has outstanding resources to support your emotional wellness journey. Explore the BEAM website for grief resources and a local directory of Black wellness practitioners.