The Other Side Of The Firewall

Building Foundations That Last Ft. Matthew Hale


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In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Matthew Hale, the founder of We Gonna Learn Today, the world's largest interactive educational platform focused on Black history, financial literacy, civics, and coding. They discuss the growth of the platform, its bilingual offerings, and the importance of teaching young students about finances and civic engagement. Matthew shares insights on the interactive learning approach, the role of AI in education, and his future projects, including an educational arcade. The conversation emphasizes the need for representation in education and the impact of financial literacy on success.

MATTHEW HALE's BIO:
Matthew D. Hale, the author of Black Historical Figures, is a retired Marine and disabled veteran. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Campbell University and his Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Boston University.
Matthew spends his downtime making music, traveling, playing, and developing his own video games. Follow Matthew on Facebook/Meta at wegonnalearntoday, Instagram @ w_g_l_t, and TikTok at wegonnalearntoday. Go to wegonnalearntoday.com or everydollarcountz.com for additional information.
In 2020 Matthew developed an interactive website, www.wegonnalearntoday, to provide access to Black history through games, music, and videos. The website grew into the Black Historical Figures workbook series as a way to supplement the black history curricula taught in the school systems. 'In order to grow, you must visit uncomfortable places.'
MATTHEW'S LINKS:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE00oaOZRfQ4Lcg5rxM9EEQ
https://www.instagram.com/wegonnalearntoday/
https://www.facebook.com/wegonnalearn2day
https://www.tiktok.com/@wegonnalearntoday
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hale-b856b9126/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to We Gonna Learn Today
01:00 The Growth of the Platform
04:41 Expanding Educational Offerings
10:30 The Importance of Financial Literacy
12:10 Teaching Civics and Coding
16:38 Interactive Learning Experiences
22:30 Bilingual Education and Community Impact
26:09 The Role of AI in Education
31:07 Future Aspirations and Projects
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