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Podcast: The Black & Raww Podcast
Episode: “Embrace the Cringe”: Self‑Love, Representation, and Real Education Reform
Description: Tony Weaver Jr. joins Tino to discuss Weirdo, the Nerds for Literacy initiative, and how to cultivate a culture of reading that genuinely benefits kids. They delve into phones, algorithms, canon vs. representation, and why embracing the cringe is a superpower for self-discovery. Practical ways parents, teachers, and young people can take the first step today.In this conversation, writer and Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree Tony Weaver Jr. breaks down:- The gap between “be yourself” and how schools actually treat kids- Why we must prioritise skills and engagement over sacred texts- Phones, algorithms, and the monetisation of youth insecurity- Repr...