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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Meet the 2023-2024 cohort of Genius Founders in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund Program — a dynamic mentorship experience designed to support the advancement of our young entrepreneurs through the...
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Brandon Nicholson ’05 Is Mentoring Black Male Students in STEM By: Tom Kertscher | Princeton Alumni Weekly Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 The harsh reality of inequity greeted Dr. Brandon...
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Even in an all-virtual setting, Joseph Johnson (Oakland Cohort 9 Black Hidden Genius Alum) quickly realized The Hidden Genius Project was more than just a technology program, it was a...
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Charles’ Journey from Hidden Genius Scholar to CodeHS Engineering Intern By: CodeHS | Medium Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 This summer, CodeHS has been lucky to have a wonderful...
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By: Salesforce Date: October 26, 2023 Salesforce is proud to partner with organizations like The Hidden Genius Project to help prepare young people for the AI jobs of tomorrow. Hear...
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