**This episode has been reuploaded to correct the previous version's "We Representing The 50 States" missing music**
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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