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In this conversation, Ryan Williams Sr. and Matthew Hale discuss the importance of celebrating Black history and the contributions of Black individuals across the United States. Matthew Hale introduces his interactive website, WeGonnaLearnToday.com, which aims to educate young people about Black history and culture through engaging and accessible content. They explore the significance of representation in education, the challenges of teaching history, and the need for financial literacy and civic education in the Black community. Matthew shares his journey, the development of his website, and his vision for the future, emphasizing the importance of inspiring the next generation.

Stay tuned until the end to see Matthew's amazing music video!

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 and Background

00:07 Matthew Hale's Journey and Mission

03:30 The Interactive Website for Black History

06:54 Enhancing Education Through Technology

13:49 Research Methodology and Community Engagement

20:12 Expanding Educational Reach

21:11 The Importance of Middle School Dreams

22:37 Challenging Perceptions of Success

23:50 Uncovering Hidden Historical Figures

25:13 Creating a Repository of Black Excellence

27:04 A Starter for Learning About Great Individuals

27:46 Goals for 2025: Community Advancement

28:42 Understanding the System: Civics and Finances

30:31 Tailoring Education for Different Age Groups

33:40 Teaching Financial Literacy

36:18 The Flaws in Traditional Education

38:02 Unwinding and Personal Passions

43:29 We Representing The 50 States Music video

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