REVEALING GENIUS

WITHIN BLACK MALE YOUTH

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There is some form of technology that extends the reach of what you already love to do, if not, we will teach you to build it for yourself.

Our 2017-2018 Immersion Program Application is now live.

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For rising freshmen, Sopohomores, and Juniors.

WE ARE THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT

We train and mentor black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.

THE FUTURE IS TECH.

STEM employment opportunities have become the fastest growing segment of jobs in the U.S, with 71 percent of which involving computing. 

At The Hidden Genius Project, we prepare black male youth to participate in and meaningfully contribute to the 21st Century, global, tech-economy.

OUR SOLUTION

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OUR PROGRESS

SINCE 2012:

1500
STUDENTS SERVED
50000
HOURS OF DIRECT TRAINING

In the News

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The program immerses high school men of color in coding, web and app design, team building and other skills intended to give them a leg up in the tech economy.

The New York Times
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These teenagers spend hours glued to their computer screens. But they’re not playing games or doing their homework, for that matter. They’re studying something they’re not taught at school: computer coding.

KQED
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Strong peer connections and mentorship opportunities are paramount for all aspiring entrepreneurs, not just those from underrepresented groups

Mashable
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Black teens hack the Silicon ceiling to 'unleash their genius'

CBC
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The Hidden Genius Project Gives Young Black Men STEM Skills

Ebony
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Google.org awards $500,000 each to 6 nonprofits to boost Bay Area

SF Gate
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Brothers Code is fueling the diverse tech talent pipeline by teaching 250+ young men of color code

GISUSER
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Hope Grows Through Mentorship in Oakland

MSNBC

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“The Hidden Genius Project is a great opportunity for young black men like me to see what else there is in the world.”

~Zebreon

Immersion Program Participant/Cohort 2

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