CHICAGO â A national program with roots in Chicago is helping bridge the gap in the technology divide and encourage self-esteem.Some say there's a hidden genius in all of us. A program, that teaches technology, entrepreneurship and more is helping young Black men in Chicago and around the country find the genius blossoming in them.It's aptly called The Hidden Genius Project.The energy was unmistakable. There was genius in the room.
'Speaking of creating a future, Yusuf Seward started in the program as an intern. They liked him so much that now, at age 18, he's the project's innovative educator, taking geniuses through leadership and coding exercises.'It's teaching them how to use tech in their daily lives to better the communities around them,' Seward said.