By: SurveyMonkey Date: November 6, 2020 In July, SurveyMonkey expanded our commitment to being anti-racist. We have always been committed to pursuing racial equity in our workforce, and we also...
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By: Brandon Nicholson, Founding Executive Director Date: Friday, October 30, 2020 In the United States, Black youth are at the forefront of being the catalyst for change to empower themselves...
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From jailbreaking devices to cruising skateboards, Paris Irving (OAK3 Hidden Genius Alum) is a carefree and self-taught technological spirit who aspires to be his own boss. In the beginning, Paris...
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On November 3, 2020, The Hidden Genius Project launched its inaugural Alumni Venture Seed Fund — a dynamic $150,000 program designed to support the advancement of our young entrepreneurs through...
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By: Cook on Monday Morning Date: October 5, 2020 A graduate from Princeton, Oakland native, and practicing Buddhist, Brandon Nicholson is also the founding Executive Director of the Hidden Genius…
The nonprofit worked with 120 young Black men from Oakland, Richmond, and Los Angeles this summer on community-focused tech projects. By: Iris Crawford, The Oaklandside Date: Friday, October 2,...
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Adapting to change and overcoming challenges is nothing new to Charles McClain, OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum. Charles experienced early in the program that things don’t always go as planned as...
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"The program has been amazing. Besides just learning how to code, you are surrounded by a community of people who want to see you succeed." - Odera Nwosu, OAK7 Hidden...
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By: Troy McAlpin, CEO at xMatters Date: Friday, September 18, 2020 STEM employment opportunities have become the fastest growing job segment in the U.S. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau,...
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By: Change.org Date: September 9, 2020 This week, Change.org is proud to announce that we have taken the first steps in our commitment to give $6M directly to Black-led organizations at the...
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