THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT

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OUR MISSION

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.

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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

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.

CATALYST PROGRAMMING

Our Catalyst Programming includes introductory workshops and events led by our Youth Educators for boys and young people of color. These free programs are designed to spark students’ interest in gaining technical skills and exploring careers within the technology landscape.

OUR PROGRESS

SINCE 2012:

7,600
STUDENTS SERVED
442,400
HOURS OF DIRECT TRAINING

“The Hidden Genius Project is a great opportunity for young Black men like me to see what else there is in the world.”

– Zebreon Wallace, OAK2 Hidden Genius Alum & Youth Educator

IN THE NEWS

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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

GISUSER
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Hope Grows Through Mentorship in Oakland

MSNBC

 We’re proud to work with incredible partners.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    The Hidden Genius Project is grateful to share its 2020 Annual Report.