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Devin Brice, RICH2 Hidden Genius Alum College Graduate

By The Hidden Genius ProjectHidden Genius Alum, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project
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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July 1, 2024
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YAPHET YONAS, RICH5

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Hidden Genius Alum, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project
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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July 1, 2024
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Kendrick Lamar, pgLang and Free Lunch Donate $200,000 to L.A. Charities and Community Initiatives

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 28, 2024
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Cameron Leonard, RICH1 Hidden Genius Alum College Graduate

By The Hidden Genius ProjectHidden Genius Alum, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 28, 2024
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Five Organizations Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 16, 2024
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Genius 4 Life Summit Highlights

By The Hidden Genius ProjectHidden Genius Alum, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 15, 2024
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Unlocking Genius: Credo Voices Episode 6 Featuring Dr. Brandon Nicholson

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 15, 2024
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Senegal Catalyst Programming

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram
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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June 8, 2024
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JEREMIAH SCHEDAY, DET1

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Detroit, Hidden Genius Alum, The Hidden Genius Project
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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June 1, 2024
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Meet AfroTech™ 2024 Future 50: Dr. Brandon Nicholson, CEO, The Hidden Genius Project

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, The Hidden Genius Project
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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May 30, 2024
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MICAH ALLEYNE, RICH3

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project
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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May 30, 2024
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Charting The Course Of Hybrid Work

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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May 21, 2024
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Immersive Outreach Programs May Be a Better Investment than DEI Initiatives

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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May 17, 2024
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TEHILLAH HEPHZIBAH, LA2

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
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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April 30, 2024
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INVESTOR READINESS PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
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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April 30, 2024
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Learning to Code Using Apple’s Swift Programming Language

By The Hidden Genius ProjectCommunity Partner Program, Detroit, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
"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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April 30, 2024
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Technology education program wants to bring out the Geniuses in Chicago’s young Black men

By The Hidden Genius ProjectChicago, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
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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April 26, 2024
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The Hidden Genius Project Launches Baltimore Chapter, Hosts ‘Tech Slam’ for Local Youth

By The Hidden Genius ProjectBaltimore, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
  By: Demetrius Dillard | The Baltimore Times Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 The Hidden Genius Project, a nonprofit organization specializing in training and mentoring Black male youth in technology...
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April 19, 2024
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MICHAEL PIERRE, LA2

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
When Michael Pierre (Los Angeles Cohort 2 Hidden Genius Alum) first heard about The Hidden Genius Project, he felt as if he wouldn’t fit in because of his shy nature....
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March 28, 2024
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MARKETING PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
This month our Hidden Genius Founders completed the next chapter of our Alumni Venture Seed Fund: the Marketing Phase. In this phase, our young entrepreneurs have been learning all aspects...
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March 27, 2024
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The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund Announces Latest Grantee Partners

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Warner Music Group Date: March 26, 2024 The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) announced today its newest grantee partners, which continue the...
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March 26, 2024
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Dr. Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, Named A Ron Brown Scholar in 2001, Receives The American Journey Award for Emerging Leadership

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Ron Brown Scholar Program x The Hidden Genius Project Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Media Contact: Karen Lewis, Going Public PR, (323) 424-9400 or  karen@goingpublicpr.com (Oakland, CA - March 12,...
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March 11, 2024
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Golden State Warriors hold STEAM Fest for Students

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Alice Wertz | Fox KTVU2 Date: March 10, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO - At the Chase Center in San Francisco Sunday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors hosted a ‘STEAM Fest,’...
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March 10, 2024
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Celebrating Genius Potential with Patrick J. McGovern

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Patrick J McGovern Foundation Date: March 1, 2024 Across the United States, Black communities have led exceptional progress in AI, rooted in a creative vision for a better, more equitable...
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March 1, 2024
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JUSTIN HULL, DET1

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, Detroit, The Hidden Genius Project
Before joining our Intensive Immersion Program, Justin Hull (Detroit Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum) considered himself to be antisocial and often struggled to stay motivated to achieve his goals. Everything...
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February 29, 2024
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7th Annual Black Joy Parade Highlights

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project
On Sunday, February 25, The Hidden Genius Project participated in the 7th Annual Black Joy Parade in Downtown Oakland. Throughout the day, we hosted activations at our national headquarters building...
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February 28, 2024
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TECHNOLOGY PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2023-24

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
Our Genius Founders have completed the Technology Phase in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund. This phase provided our young founders with the opportunity to learn how to pick their technology...
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February 28, 2024
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Empowering Black Male Youth in Tech

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: CSForAll Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 CSforALL Member and active participant, The Hidden Genius Project, a national non-profit driven by a deep belief in the potential of Black male...
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February 27, 2024
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Afrofuturism Imagines the Future Through a Black Lens

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project
Chabot Space & Science Center celebrates Black History Month with all-day cultural event By: Janis Hashe| East Bay Express Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Black History Month also encompasses the...
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February 20, 2024
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How The Hidden Genius Project Nurtures Black Male Youth in Tech & Beyond

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Jacob Johnson | Codecademy Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 There are tons of organizations working hard to address the racial gap in tech and make the industry more diverse...
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February 20, 2024
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