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Digital Magazine Programming Series with Compton Girls Club

By The Hidden Genius ProjectCommunity Partner Program, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
Date:  Saturday, April 15, 2023 For the second consecutive year, The Hidden Genius Project collaborated with Compton Girls Club to host a seven-week programming series for 13 girls and non-binary...
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April 15, 2023
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S2E41: Technology Mentorship, Entrepreneurship and ‘Hidden Genius’ (ft. Brandon Nicholson)

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: ED Post Staff Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2023 Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, joins host Shayna Terrell to talk about reaching Black boys through mentorship, entrepreneurship,...
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April 13, 2023
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MALACHI POOLE, OAK4

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
Malachi Poole (Oakland Cohort 4 Alum) vividly remembers how hands-on and supportive The Hidden Genius Project was for him during his high school years. In his words, “The opportunities provided...
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March 31, 2023
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‘Sports, tech and pathways’: Chicago Tech Slam introduces skills for future careers

By The Hidden Genius ProjectChicago, In The News, Tech Slam
By: Andrew Ramos, Reporter, CBS Chicago Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 CHICAGO (CBS) -- A program is aiming to enrich the lives of Black teens with a future in technology. CBS...
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March 29, 2023
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Q&A – Brandon Nicholson, Ph.D., CEO – The Hidden Genius Project

By The Hidden Genius ProjectChicago, Expansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: TJ Armour, N'Digo Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 Oakland, California native Brandon Nicholson has been a champion of young people for most of his life. Growing up with parents...
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March 20, 2023
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Salesforce Stumbles, but its Equity-Focused Philanthropy Marches On

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Connie Matthiessen Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023 Salesforce has been going through a rough patch lately. Last fall, Bret Taylor, the company’s co-CEO, announced that he was leaving his...
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March 9, 2023
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Salesforce supports Black nonprofits

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Caleb Pugh, Our Weekly Los Angeles Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Non Profit organizations that work for the community will never go unnoticed by the people who benefit from...
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March 2, 2023
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MARKETING PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2022-23

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
This month our Hidden Genius Alumni crossed over to a new chapter of the Alumni Venture Seed Fund: the Marketing Phase. In this phase, our young entrepreneurs have been learning all...
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February 28, 2023
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LOGAN COX, LA1

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
After graduating from middle school, Logan Cox (Los Angeles Cohort 1) joined our Intensive Immersion Program remotely in 2020 as a member of our inaugural cohort in South Central. Logan’s...
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February 28, 2023
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Comcast Partners with The Hidden Genius Project to Help Black Male Youth Acquire Digital Skills and Enter the Tech Sector

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Comcast Corporation Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 A globally recognized nonprofit, The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to...
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February 27, 2023
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How Salesforce’s 1-1-1 Model Supports The Hidden Genius Project

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Brenda Martinez, Salesforce Date: Friday, February 24, 2023 At Salesforce, we are proud to partner with Black-led nonprofits to advance their missions. One of these incredible organizations is The Hidden...
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February 24, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project empowers next generation of Black entrepreneurs, technologists

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Allies in Action, ABC7 Bay Area Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023 OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- There's a hidden genius in you, and one national nonprofit seeks to uncover and cultivate...
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February 23, 2023
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Opening the Doors of Opportunity for Black Male Youth | Blazing Trails | Salesforce

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Salesforce Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 In celebration of Black History Month, we're going to learn about The Hidden Genius Project, a nonprofit focused on training and mentoring Black...
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February 22, 2023
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Bay Area program offers Black youth free lessons in computer programming

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Stephanie Lin, KRON4 News Anchor Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area is beautifully diverse and home to one of the biggest hubs of...
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February 11, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project: Now Accepting Applications! Reveal Your Genius!

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project

By: Lady RAY, 106.1 KMEL Date: February 8, 2023 Founded in 2012, The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to…

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February 8, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project: Inglewood hub for Black tech leaders

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Los Angeles, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Lesley Marin, Reporter, CBS Los Angeles Date: February 7, 2023 When you think about tech hubs, you think about places like Silicon Valley. But in the heart of Inglewood,...
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February 7, 2023
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TECHNOLOGY PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2022-23

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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January 30, 2023
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JOSEPH THORNTON, OAK7

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
Before joining our mentorship program, Joseph Thornton (Oakland Cohort 7) often felt alienated in high school because his interests and mannerisms were different from his peers. While developing his first-rate...
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January 29, 2023
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Custom Sneaker Design Workshop with ROOR

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, The Hidden Genius Project
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project partnered with RooR (Running out of Rockets) to support the ROOR Campus Sneaker Workshop in Oakland, CA. Our Youth Educators from...
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January 29, 2023
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Splunk’s Black Employees and Mentors ERG at Brothers Code 2022

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Bobbie Travis, Splunk Date: Friday, January 27, 2023 When Splunkers have an opportunity to do meaningful work within their communities, they always answer the call.  It’s part of what...
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January 27, 2023
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The Hidden Genius Project accepting youth applications in Richmond

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Richmond, CA, The Hidden Genius Project

By: Kathy Chouteau, The Richmond Standard Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 The Hidden Genius Project is currently accepting applications for its Intensive Immersion Program, which among its nationwide locations, is offered…

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January 24, 2023
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT PROVIDES TRAINING, MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Stacy Jackson, Black Enterprise Date: January 5, 2023 With appreciation of the support he received growing up, this Black man has put forth his best efforts to provide resources...
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January 5, 2023
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BRENDAN KARIITHI, RICH5

By The Hidden Genius Project#GeniusRevealed, The Hidden Genius Project
For two years, Brendan Kariithi (Richmond Cohort 5 Alum) put off applying to The Hidden Genius Project despite his friend's recommendation. “I wasn’t interested in coding or engineering,” said Brendan....
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December 22, 2022
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Brandon Nicholson Is The Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Tech

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News
By: Kumba Kpakima, Tech Reporter at POCIT Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022 Brandon Nicholson’s Journey To Launching The Hidden Genius Project  Founder of The Hidden Genius Project, Brandon Nicolson, is an...
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December 22, 2022
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SOMETIMES LEAVING A MARK MEANS REMOVING ONE

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, Sponsor X, The Hidden Genius Project
By: McLaren Racing Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Smartsheet extended the benefits of our partnership to educate fans on deserving nonprofits Education is at the very core of Formula 1....
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December 21, 2022
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Meet a 39-year-old founder helping Black boys transform their lives through tech and mentorship

By The Hidden Genius ProjectIn The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: Ashton Jackson, Reporter at CNBC Make It Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Brandon Nicholson has always been an advocate for others. As a child, the 39-year-old recognized that professional...
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December 20, 2022
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1441 Franklin Street Grand Opening Celebration Highlights

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, The Hidden Genius Project
On a bright and joyous day in Downtown Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project, TEAM, Inc., Oakland Natives Give Back, and RepresentEd Leadership hosted the Grand Opening Celebration of their new...
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December 2, 2022
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Brothers Code 2022 Highlights

By The Hidden Genius Project#CatalystProgram, The Hidden Genius Project
For the first time in 2+ years, we hosted our 10th Annual Brothers Code event in-person in the Bay Area, and for the first time ever in Los Angeles and...
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December 2, 2022
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BUSINESS IDEATION & VALIDATION PHASE: ALUMNI VENTURE SEED FUND 2022-23

By The Hidden Genius ProjectAlumni Venture Seed Fund, Hidden Genius Alum
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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November 30, 2022
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The Hidden Genius Project Acquires Headquarters in Oakland, CA

By The Hidden Genius ProjectExpansion and Growth, In The News, The Hidden Genius Project
By: The Hidden Genius Project, PRNewswire Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022  Black-led nonprofit deepens commitment to empower Black male youth and builds upon community impact with purchase of 21,000 sq....
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November 17, 2022
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