• How Matthew Hale is Revolutionizing Black History Education Through Technology

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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How Matthew Hale is Revolutionizing Black History Education Through Technology

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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/ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Daniel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-acevedo-3a8b641b/ 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 Representing the 50 States Music video #cybersecurity #blackhistory #educaplay
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