"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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By: Velena Jones | NBC Bay Area Reporter Date: February 6, 2023 A nonprofit organization that started in Oakland with a mission to mentor Black young men and transform their...
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By: Jacob Johnson | Codecademy Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 When job opportunities are scarce and competition is fierce, having a network of allies in your corner who can offer...
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By: Sharan Street | California Local Date: February, 1, 2024 Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, an observance with a history dating back almost 100 years. Its creator,...
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Without question, Robert Bryant (Oakland Cohort 6 Hidden Genius Alum) learned how to believe in himself thanks to the support and guidance he received in our Intensive Immersion Program. While...
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By: Yolanda Botti-Lodovico and Vilas Dhar | Project Syndicate Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous, we have an opportunity to harness its power to bring about...
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In the All Things Legal Phase of our Alumni Venture Seed Fund, our Genius Founders immersed themselves in a five-week legal accelerator designed to give them a deep understanding of...
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Date: January, 12, 2024 Each year, our staff and board nominate several organizations to receive Catalyst Awards: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work...
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In the Business Ideation and Validation Phase of our Alumni Venture Seed Fund, our Genius Founders have been learning how to research, develop, and refine their beachhead markets and end-users....
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Before joining our Intensive Immersion Program, Devin Haynes (Oakland Cohort 9 Hidden Genius Alum) considered himself an ‘antisocial’ person, sharing “Even the thought of speaking in public gave me great...
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"Thank you to The Hidden Genius Project for making Brothers Code possible. Because it if didn’t happen I probably wouldn’t have felt as welcomed or be able to learn as...
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By: Rodd A. Amos | Los Angeles Sentinel Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project (HGP) hosted its 11th Annual “Brothers Code” STEAM event at the USC Michelson...
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Wealthy L.A. philanthropists loosen grip on donations, shifting money toward social justice By: Corie Brown | Los Angeles Times Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Over the last decade, more...
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Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 By: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, After School Matters High school years can be a challenging phase for young people. It’s a time when teens grapple...
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By: ABC7 Chicago | Christian Piekos Date: December 9, 2023 CHICAGO (WLS) -- It might be Saturday, but class was in session at the University of Chicago Charter School. The Hidden...
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By: Click-On Detroit Date: December 9, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project hosted their 11th annual Brothers Code event for the 2nd time in Detroit. As a part of #CSEdWeek, community members...
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