The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.
OUR VISION
Black male youth demand, and are working towards, a future where their genius is celebrated, realized, and shines every day and is no longer hidden, suppressed or belittled.
THE FUTURE IS TECH.
STEM employment opportunities have become the fastest growing segment of jobs in the U.S, with 71 percent of which involving computing.
At The Hidden Genius Project, we prepare Black male youth to participate in and meaningfully contribute to the 21st Century, global, tech-economy.
OUR PROGRAMS
CATALYST PROGRAMMING
Our Catalyst Programming includes introductory workshops and events led by our Youth Educators for youth of color. These programs are designed to spark students’ interest in gaining technical skills and exploring careers within the technology landscape.
IMMERSION PROGRAM
Our 15-month Intensive Immersion Program provides Black male high school students with 800+ hours of mentorship and training in computer science, software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Community Partnership Programming provides on-site, exposure-based technology workshops delivered by our Youth Educators for local youth throughout the cities we serve.
The program immerses high school men of color in coding, web and app design, team building and other skills intended to give them a leg up in the tech economy.
The New York Times
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These teenagers spend hours glued to their computer screens. But they’re not playing games or doing their homework, for that matter. They’re studying something they’re not taught at school: computer coding.
KQED
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Strong peer connections and mentorship opportunities are paramount for all aspiring entrepreneurs, not just those from underrepresented groups
Mashable
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Black teens hack the Silicon ceiling to 'unleash their genius'
CBC
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The Hidden Genius Project Gives Young Black Men STEM Skills
Ebony
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Google.org awards $500,000 each to 6 nonprofits to boost Bay Area
SF Gate
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Brothers Code is fueling the diverse tech talent pipeline by teaching 250+ young men of color code
The brilliance was never lost — just hidden. Until now. On this episode of The New Talk, Depelsha McGruder, founder of MOBB United was joined by Dr. Brandon Nicholson, the...
Ke’Andre Jones, Hidden Genius Alum of the Oakland 10 Gold Cohort (OAK10 Gold), has steadily grown into a thoughtful leader, emerging technologist, and committed member of The Hidden Genius Project...
Wed 06 November 2024 | Los Angeles Sentinel Last weekend, the Black Education Expo (BEE), founded by Victoria Williams, drew attendees, presenters, and exhibitors from as far away as Toronto,…
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