In honor of Juneteenth (June 19), which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., take some time to listen to the wisdom and perspective of Black voices in personal finance shared in these NGPF podcast episodes from the last year.

The end of slavery was the beginning of a long and still ongoing process in breaking down barriers to financial freedom for Black Americans. We celebrate the experts and creators highlighted below who, through their work, are advancing more equitable economic inclusion for all.

Ted Daniels on Teaching Financial Literacy to Diverse Communities

Ted’s work has helped empower thousands of students through HBCUs and peer-to-peer, student ambassador programs. Ted shares the personal moments that sparked his mission, from balancing a family checkbook in high school to advising federal coworkers who didn’t understand basic investing.

Credit Confidence & Demystifying FICO with Keon Haley

Keon Haley of FICO unpacks how credit scores work and how to teach them effectively. Keon shares his personal journey from limited financial conversations at home to discovering financial education’s impact while working at a college Small Business Development Center, a passion that now drives his work at FICO’s consumer credit education initiatives.

Priceless Facts About Money with Mellody Hobson

Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and New York Times bestselling author of Priceless Facts About Money, Melody shares the inspiration behind her new children’s book, which she intentionally crafted as a “gateway” book that teaches adults through kids by making financial concepts fun, accessible, and rooted in real facts.

Kenny Finance, Investor, Entrepreneur, and YouTuber

Kenny shares his journey from Detroit to Wall Street and why he's now focused on bringing financial literacy to classrooms across the country. With experience at top private equity firms like Blackstone and KKR, Kenny’s mission is to make personal finance approachable, actionable, and relevant for the next generation.

Mykail James, MBA Co-author of Personal Finance for Teens

Mykail discusses empowering teens and young adults with personal finance literacy education, highlighting inclusive education, the evolving landscape of financial decision-making, and the role of technology and community in shaping money habits.

Bill Bynum, Hope Credit Union and the Hope Policy Institute

The CEO of Hope Credit Union shares how innovative banking solutions are transforming lives across the Deep South. Educators will hear firsthand stories on breaking down financial barriers, fostering dignity for underbanked communities, and empowering students through real-world financial education.

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Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.

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