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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In July, The Hidden Genius Project launched the inaugural Global Tech Slam: Beyond the Classroom, a 20-day programming series designed to introduce young people to exciting career pathways. Along with...
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Ndene Diallo, OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum, had a bounce-back year thanks to the unyielding support and tough love of The Hidden Genius Project. Due to his determination and grit, Ndene...
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By: Sree Sreenivasan (@Sree’s) Daily Global Show Date: August 19, 2020 Watch Founding Executive Director, Brandon Nicholson, Los Angeles Site Director, Kayla Mason, and OAK4 Hidden Alum and Youth Educator,…
By: Voyage LA Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Today we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Mason of The Hidden Genius Project. Kayla, let’s start with your story. We’d love...
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"Our sons have completed 15-months of great mentoring through The Hidden Genius Project. I encourage everyone to attend as the work of our Hidden Geniuses will certainly inspire future geniuses...
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