The Hidden Genius Project

“New data showing rising unemployment and widening economic gaps for Black Californians framed a statewide conference at UCLA, where more than 200 advocates, policymakers, elected officials, scholars, entertainers and community leaders gathered to examine the conditions facing Black Californians and to push solutions for a thriving Black California.”

✏️Dr. Brandon Nicholson, CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, was among the community leaders who spoke at the State of Black California Conference, hosted by the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies in partnership with the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). During the conference, Dr. Nicholson advocated for stronger investments in Black futures, highlighting the incredible accomplishments The Hidden Genius Project’s young men continue to achieve through access to mentorship, education, and opportunities that empower them to pursue their genius.

✅Read more about this monumental convening in an article by The Observer at the link (or visit our bio): https://buff.ly/yu2yYUz

💪🏿Kamren Lake, a Hidden Genius Alum of our Chicago Cohort 2 (CHI2), began his journey at a time when he had big dreams but was still searching for direction and confidence. After discovering The Hidden Genius Project at a local event, he stepped into our Intensive Immersion Program, where he was challenged to think more critically about his future, build discipline, and step into his voice.

💫Through hands-on experiences in entrepreneurship and technology, Kamren not only developed practical skills like public speaking and networking but also learned how to turn ideas into action, bringing his vision for Pryde, an injury prevention sportswear brand, to life. Today, at 16 years old, Kamren is a student at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, continuing to grow as a leader and preparing to step into a Youth Educator role, while pursuing his goal of becoming a physical therapist with a clearer sense of purpose and direction.

🔥To reveal Kamren's journey with The Hidden Genius Project and beyond, click the link (or see our bio!): https://buff.ly/UyDm7D3

Catch a glimpse into our Atlanta Intensive Immersion Programming! Our brilliant youth have been working tirelessly on their coding projects, as they dive into their specialized tracks: Game Development, Mobile App Development, and Applied AI. During our summer session, our outgoing Atlanta Cohort 3 brothers will work five days a week to wrap up their projects. Keep up the good work!