Episode 188 with Jamaal Boyce, Founder of The Black Experience in America, and Founder of the Investing Is The Best Thing Education Series and Curriculum

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Jamaal Boyce, an educator, author, and founder of The Black Experience in America, a groundbreaking course that invites students to think critically, question everything, and engage in open, honest dialogue about race, identity, and American history. We talk about Jamaal’s background and how he first got involved in teaching, and how his experiences led him to develop a discussion-based approach that moves beyond traditional lectures and testing. His classroom is a place where students feel safe enough to explore controversial ideas and discover their own voices, a model that prioritizes open-mindedness, critical thinking, and honest debate, skills that are often lacking in today’s world. In addition to his work in education, Jamaal is the author of Teenage Perspectives on the Black Experience in America, which captures real classroom conversations, and Investing Is The Best Thing, a financial literacy series for young people and their families. In our conversation, we talk about the creation of The Black Experience in America and how his focus on financial literacy connects to his broader mission, helping students of all backgrounds think independently and take ownership of their futures.