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Dr. Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, Named A Ron Brown Scholar in 2001, Receives The American Journey Award for Emerging Leadership

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Ron Brown Scholar Program x The Hidden Genius Project Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Media Contact: Karen Lewis, Going Public PR, (323) 424-9400 or  karen@goingpublicpr.com (Oakland, CA - March 12,...
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March 11, 2024
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Golden State Warriors hold STEAM Fest for Students

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Alice Wertz | Fox KTVU2 Date: March 10, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO - At the Chase Center in San Francisco Sunday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors hosted a ‘STEAM Fest,’...
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March 10, 2024
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Celebrating Genius Potential with Patrick J. McGovern

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Patrick J McGovern Foundation Date: March 1, 2024 Across the United States, Black communities have led exceptional progress in AI, rooted in a creative vision for a better, more equitable...
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March 1, 2024
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JUSTIN HULL, DET1

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Detroit, The Hidden Genius Project
Before joining our Intensive Immersion Program, Justin Hull (Detroit Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum) considered himself to be antisocial and often struggled to stay motivated to achieve his goals. Everything...
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February 29, 2024
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7th Annual Black Joy Parade Highlights

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project
On Sunday, February 25, The Hidden Genius Project participated in the 7th Annual Black Joy Parade in Downtown Oakland. Throughout the day, we hosted activations at our national headquarters building...
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February 28, 2024
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TECHNOLOGY PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
Our Genius Founders have completed the Technology Phase in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund. This phase provided our young founders with the opportunity to learn how to pick their technology...
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February 28, 2024
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Empowering Black Male Youth in Tech

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: CSForAll Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 CSforALL Member and active participant, The Hidden Genius Project, a national non-profit driven by a deep belief in the potential of Black male...
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February 27, 2024
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Afrofuturism Imagines the Future Through a Black Lens

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project
Chabot Space & Science Center celebrates Black History Month with all-day cultural event By: Janis Hashe| East Bay Express Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Black History Month also encompasses the...
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February 20, 2024
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How The Hidden Genius Project Nurtures Black Male Youth in Tech & Beyond

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Jacob Johnson | Codecademy Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 There are tons of organizations working hard to address the racial gap in tech and make the industry more diverse...
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February 20, 2024
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The Hidden Genius Project aims to mentor Black young men through STEM

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Velena Jones | NBC Bay Area Reporter Date: February 6, 2023 A nonprofit organization that started in Oakland with a mission to mentor Black young men and transform their...
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February 6, 2024
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6 Black Professional Organizations Empowering BIPOC in Tech

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Jacob Johnson | Codecademy Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 When job opportunities are scarce and competition is fierce, having a network of allies in your corner who can offer...
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February 2, 2024
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Looking Ahead to the Future During Black History Month

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Sharan Street | California Local Date: February, 1, 2024 Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, an observance with a history dating back almost 100 years. Its creator,...
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February 1, 2024
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ROBERT BRYANT, OAK6

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project
Without question, Robert Bryant (Oakland Cohort 6 Hidden Genius Alum) learned how to believe in himself thanks to the support and guidance he received in our Intensive Immersion Program. While...
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January 31, 2024
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Will 2024 Be the Year of Responsible AI?

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Yolanda Botti-Lodovico and Vilas Dhar | Project Syndicate Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous, we have an opportunity to harness its power to bring about...
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January 30, 2024
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ALL THINGS LEGAL PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
In the All Things Legal Phase of our Alumni Venture Seed Fund, our Genius Founders immersed themselves in a five-week legal accelerator designed to give them a deep understanding of...
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January 29, 2024
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SCE Announces 2023 Catalyst Awards

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
Date: January, 12, 2024 Each year, our staff and board nominate several organizations to receive Catalyst Awards: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work...
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January 12, 2024
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BUSINESS IDEATION & VALIDATION PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
In the Business Ideation and Validation Phase of our Alumni Venture Seed Fund, our Genius Founders have been learning how to research, develop, and refine their beachhead markets and end-users....
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December 27, 2023
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DEVIN HAYNES, OAK9 BLACK

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
Before joining our Intensive Immersion Program, Devin Haynes (Oakland Cohort 9 Hidden Genius Alum) considered himself an ‘antisocial’ person, sharing “Even the thought of speaking in public gave me great...
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December 20, 2023
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Brothers Code 2023 Highlights

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, In The News, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project
"Thank you to The Hidden Genius Project for making Brothers Code possible. Because it if didn’t happen I probably wouldn’t have felt as welcomed or be able to learn as...
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December 15, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project Hosts ‘Brothers Code’ STEAM Event

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Rodd A. Amos | Los Angeles Sentinel Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project (HGP) hosted its 11th Annual “Brothers Code” STEAM event at the USC Michelson...
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December 14, 2023
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Wealthy L.A. philanthropists loosen grip on donations, shifting money toward social justice

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
Wealthy L.A. philanthropists loosen grip on donations, shifting money toward social justice   By: Corie Brown | Los Angeles Times Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Over the last decade, more...
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December 14, 2023
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Yusuf’s Journey: From Homeschooling to Powering Young Minds in Tech

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, Chicago, The Hidden Genius Project
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 By: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, After School Matters High school years can be a challenging phase for young people. It’s a time when teens grapple...
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December 14, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project hosts Brothers Code tech workshop at University of Chicago Charter School

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, Chicago, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: ABC7 Chicago | Christian Piekos Date: December 9, 2023 CHICAGO (WLS) -- It might be Saturday, but class was in session at the University of Chicago Charter School. The Hidden...
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December 9, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project Celebrates #CSEdWeek in Detroit

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, Detroit, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Click-On Detroit Date: December 9, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project hosted their 11th annual Brothers Code event for the 2nd time in Detroit. As a part of #CSEdWeek, community members...
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December 9, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project Hosts their Annual Brothers Code in Atlanta

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, Atlanta, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Atlanta News First Date: December 9, 2023 For the first time, the Oakland-based non-profit The Hidden Genius Project hosted their Brothers Code event in Atlanta. Community members including youth and...
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December 9, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project is Expanding to Baltimore, Maryland

By The Hidden Genius ProjectBaltimore, Expansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
Coming in 2024, The Hidden Genius Project is eager to announce that our award-winning youth development programs for young people of color, especially Black boys and young men in high...
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December 5, 2023
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How to give back and give Black this Giving Tuesday

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
How to give back and give Black this Giving Tuesday   By: Haniyah Philogene | Yahoo! News Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Give a gift that goes beyond wrapping paper...
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November 28, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project on “Live in the Bay”

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: KRON 4 | Live in the Bay Date: November 27, 2023 Regional Director Kayla Mason and Development Associate Kyron Loggins of The Hidden Genius Project joined host Olivia Horton to...
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November 27, 2023
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BRYANT PARNELL, DET1

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
Bryant Parnell (Detroit Cohort 1) joined our Intensive Immersion Program in 2022 as a member of our inaugural Detroit cohort. Beyond learning how to be a programmer, team player, and...
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November 17, 2023
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The Tavis Smiley Show – Widening the Path for Black Students to Succeed

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Tavis Smiley Date: November 15, 2023 This is American Education Week, joining Tavis is a special panel of top-notch educators whose goal is to widen the path for Black...
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November 15, 2023
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