Julian Wilson, Oakland Cohort 6 Hidden Genius Alum, joined our program with absolutely zero coding experience, but explains how he “fell in love with coding and programming” during his time...
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This month our Hidden Genius Alumni entered a new chapter of the Alumni Venture Seed Fund: the Marketing Phase. In this phase, our young founders have been learning all aspects...
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An Oakland native and Princeton graduate, Brandon is working to promote racial equity as the founding Executive Director of The Hidden Genius Project. Brandon has dedicated most of his life...
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By: Cierra Johnson, Reporter and Anchor, NBC Bay Area Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 The Hidden Genius Project, based in the East Bay, trains and mentors Black youth in technology creation,...
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By: The Hidden Genius Project, PRNewswire Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022 The Hidden Genius Project is pleased to announce its selection as winner of the inaugural Anthem Award within the Responsible...
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By: Dan Parks, The Chronicle of Philanthropy Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022 The Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors Black boys and teenagers about technology careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership...
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By: Brandon Cramer, Principal Research Engineer, Autodesk Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 In the summer of 2019, I flew to California to co-lead a Fusion 360 workshop at Unity Middle...
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By: Tetiana Anderson, Comcast Newsmakers Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Black men have the highest unemployment rate of any race or gender group...
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10-Person Youth Cohort Sets Out To Dismantle Systemic Racism in Narratives About Boys And Young Men of Color By: Marcus L. Strother, President, and CEO of MENTOR California Date: Tuesday,...
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By: Gary Painter, Director, Homelessness Policy Research Institute at USC Sol Price Center for Social Innovation Date: Monday, January 31, 2022 Dr. Brandon Nicholson was a featured speaker in the Price...
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Even in an all-virtual program, Jahrai Haile (Richmond Cohort 4 Hidden Genius Alum) felt the love, brotherhood, and support of The Hidden Genius Project, sharing how “it’s an unreal opportunity...
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Earlier this month, our Genius Founders started the Technology Phase in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund. In this phase, our young men began to learn 'how to get products and...
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By: Andre Paine, Music Week Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) has announced its third set of grantee partners. The...
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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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By: Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Throughout the pandemic, digital connectivity and skills have proven essential for inclusive economic participation and growth. Yet many vulnerable communities...
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Imminent Victory, Richmond Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum, gives The Hidden Genius Project props for teaching him how to take action and follow through on his ideas. In 2020, that's...
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Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 We’re proud to announce the acquisition of our new headquarters in the heart of Oakland, CA! The purchase of this 20,000 square feet, four-story building...
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On Saturday morning of December 11, 2021, nearly 200 youth, and almost as many adult participants, filled our virtual space at the 9th Annual (and 2nd virtual) Brothers Code event....
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“We invest in our young people because they have an immense capacity to do better, not just for themselves but also for their communities,” says The Hidden Genius Project’s Brandon...
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Elijah Flores, Los Angeles Cohort 1 Hidden Genius Alum, joined our Intensive Immersion Program virtually in 2020 as a member of our inaugural Los Angeles cohort at 15 years old....
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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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By: Chris Alvarez, Reporter, ABC7 News Date: November 16, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Over the past decade, the Golden State Warriors have been one of most successful franchises in...
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By: Denzel Russell, Communications Manager Date: Monday, November 15, 2021 In Ahmed Muhammad’s graduation speech at Oakland Technical High School earlier this year, he said, “There is absolutely no way...
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51 Bay Area Non-Profits to Receive a Combined Total of $1.85 Million; Warriors Community Foundation Has Awarded Over $25 Million Since Inception in 2012 By: Golden State Warriors Community Foundation...
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By: Mark Westall, FAD Magazine Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 Instagram’s @design, the official account dedicated to celebrating the craft and creativity of the design community has announced the 5 recipients...
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Jaheem Finnie, Oakland Cohort 4 Hidden Genius Alum, experienced many ‘firsts’ in the program. From taking public transportation on his own to learning how to code, Jaheem shares how he...
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STEM education and digital inclusion grants aim to inspire the next generation of global innovators By: Akamai Technologies, Inc. Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai…
Meet the 2021-2022 cohort of Genius Founders in our Alumni Venture Seed Fund Program — a dynamic mentorship experience designed to support the advancement of our young entrepreneurs through the...
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Holistic preparation for a life comprising multiple pathways: Speaking to another theme from earlier, I believe ensuing generations will become increasingly comfortable and well versed in envisioning a life comprising...
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By: Mary Lee, KPIX5 News Reporter & Meteorologist Date: October 15, 2021 https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/245703860_871788300369591_3014069205099165393_n.mp4 Congratulations to Bay Area STEM Star of the Week Ajani Sterling of El Sobrante and RICH5 Hidden...
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