The Hidden Genius Project teaches technology and entrepreneurship to young Black boys and men in Chicago and across the country.
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The Hidden Genius Project, renowned for its exceptional work in training and mentoring youth of color, is gearing up to host its annual Tech Slam UK in collaboration with esteemed partners Chelsea FC...
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As a Kinesiology major, one could say Xanthony Chisley Jr. is on the move. So it's no surprise that when presented with the opportunity to join a study abroad program—thanks...
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NBC BAY AREA — Salesforce is giving American schools millions of dollars to better prepare schoolchildren for jobs using artificial intelligence.
KPIX CBS NEWS BAY AREA — Ron Smith a VP at SalesForce joins with this new grant to the San Francisco and Oakland Unified School District. The funding will emphasize…
New grants will support high schools and middle schools in cities across the United States More than $6M will go toward AI education and literacy SAN FRANCISCO — September…
“Once a Genius, always a Genius” is something 18-year-old Cairo Weaver has come to know the meaning of very well. From the moment he was eligible to sign up as...
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August 2nd marked the end of summer programming for our Intensive Immersion Program at our Richmond, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago sites. Over the past 7-weeks, our Hidden Geniuses representing...
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July 22nd marked the end of summer programming for our Intensive Immersion Program at our Oakland and Atlanta sites. Over the past 7-weeks, over 140 Hidden Geniuses representing six cohorts...
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By: Mvemba | Center for Strategic & International Studies Date: July 11, 2024 Youth engagement in the Black and African diaspora stands as a foundational pillar in elevating our communities. The...
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By: Nick Tomoyasu | LA Rams Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024 Oakland-based The Hidden Genius Project was founded in 2012 by five Black male entrepreneurs/technologists to bridge the gap between...
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By: Yolanda Botti-Lodovico | The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 How are today’s leading changemakers equipping young talent for an AI-driven labor market? In March, President...
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Like many Class of 2024 college graduates, Devin Brice (RICH2 Hidden Genius Alum) began his first years of college off-campus and in isolation, due to social distancing protocol. However, with...
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When Yaphet Yonas (RICH5) first learned about The Hidden Genius Project from his cousin, he dismissed the idea of joining. His reason? He ”had no interest in computers.” His friends...
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By: Carl Lamarre| Billboard Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 Kendrick Lamar and pgLang’s Juneteenth Pop Out concert continues to have a positive ripple effect on Los Angeles. Not only did...
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Cameron Leonard (Richmond Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum) joined our Intensive Immersion Program in 2017 as a member of our inaugural Richmond, CA cohort. While in our program, Cameron discovered...
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By: Aziah Siid | Afro News Date: Sunday, June 16, 2024 From hair products mogul Madame C.J. Walker to Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan Foods, the Black community has...
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ONCE A GENIUS, ALWAYS A GENIUS. The Hidden Genius Project's inaugural Genius 4 Life Summit was held June 13-15, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. Through engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and...
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By: Awele Okigbo | Credo Advisory Date: June 15, 2024 Join us on this new episode with Dr. Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project. This organization equips underserved...
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Date: May 31 to June 8, 2024 By: The Hidden Genius Project Earlier this month our team returned from Saly, Senegal after hosting a series of innovative exposure-based programs in...
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Jeremiah Scheday’s (Detroit Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum) passion for video game development and coding runs deep. Before The Hidden Genius Project, Jeremiah struggled with teaching himself how to code:...
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Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 By: AfroTech We are thrilled to announce our 2024 AFROTECH™ Future 50. These individuals have made substantial contributions to the tech industry through their investments,...
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For Micah Alleyne (Richmond Cohort 3), staying connected to his family is important. He joined The Hidden Genius Project in 2019 as his older brother Ari (Richmond Cohort 2) was...
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By: Gleb Tsipursky | Patheos Intentional Insights Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 In a quest to understand the evolving landscape of hybrid work, I engaged in thought-provoking dialogues with Livia Freudl,...
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By: Erec Smith | Cato Institute Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Recently, the University of North Carolina‐Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted, unanimously, to divert money from its Diversity, Equity,...
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Although there is no doubt that Tehillah Hephzibah (Los Angeles Cohort 2 Hidden Genius Alum) loves The Hidden Genius Project, he was not always this self-assured. In the beginning, Tehillah...
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Our Genius Founders have reached the final chapter in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund: the Investor Readiness Phase. Over the last four weeks, our young entrepreneurs focused on refining their pitch decks...
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"Not only have I learned to navigate new coding software like Xcode, but I also strengthened my knowledge of core coding principals and UI." - Keenan Burns (DET1) With the...
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By: Ryan Baker & Edie Kasten | CBS News Chicago Date: April 26, 2024 CHICAGO (CBS) – A national program with roots in Chicago is helping bridge the gap in...
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