Desmond Paré recognizes the power of being a part of something bigger than himself. He’s been playing saxophone since the age of 10, with plenty of opportunities to take the...
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Before The Hidden Genius Project became a part of his reality, Galanafai Windross wasn’t sure what he’d pursue as a focus in college and beyond. Participating in the Intensive Immersion...
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A self-proclaimed “nerd,” Barry Esteen says he never really fit in with other kids his age. Having attended three different middle schools, it was hard for him to connect with...
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When Kyron Loggins spoke into the mic at The Hidden Genius Project’s recent End of Summer Celebration, he quickly made note of his own voice. “Wow, I sound deeper now,”...
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In getting to know Devon Nutting, a 17-year-old senior at Oakland’s Skyline High School, it’s hard to imagine him on anything other than a bright path. But he’s quick to...
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One of the first things our Geniuses are required to do during the course of their 15-month Intensive Immersion Program is to learn our Mission Statement: The Hidden Genius Project...
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When he was thirteen years old, George Hofstetter, OAK3 Hidden Genius Alum, first heard about The Hidden Genius Project while attending the very first Hackathon for Black Male Achievement in…
For Kevin Butler, OAK4 Hidden Genius alum, brotherhood is at the core of his experience as a Genius. In sharing what makes The Hidden Genius Project unique, Kevin says, “It’s…
Hidden Genius Alum David Armstrong, Jr. strongly identifies as someone who embodies persistence. “If I don’t understand something on the first try, or it takes me a while,” says David, I’m...
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“The Hidden Genius Project reminds you who you have; it’s one big family,” says Zebreon Wallace, OAK2 Hidden Genius Alum. “Whatever you need, they are just a phone call away....
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