Comments on: Hidden Genius Project comes to Oakland

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:54:33 +0000

I think this is an excellent idea. Too many of these guys get caught up in sports and entertainment thinking that is the only means of social mobility. Technology can open many doors and It can be an agent of change. I also think that it enables one to become more well rounded and I hope to see the education system integrate it into the classroom more.

By: Kurt Collins

Kurt Collins — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:32:33 +0000

Liz –

This is only the beginning of the program. We started with young black males because they are actually one of the most under-represented minority groups in the tech industry. In addition, there are already programs out there for young black women already. Check out Black Girls Code (http://www.blackgirlscode.com).

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:32:01 +0000

Well, I don’t mean that old white people should be afforded this opportunity. I completely understand why this is for black youth. I am just wondering why black girls aren’t invited to participate as well.

By: Mr Freely

Mr Freely — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:51:48 +0000

yea, what about old white people?

By: Liz Reid

Liz Reid — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:08:59 +0000

This sounds like an awesome project, but I can’t help but wonder, why only black men? Why not young women as well? The article says that black men are increasingly left out of the technology sector… and black women aren’t?