The Chicago Youth Biz Expo brought together over 225 CPS high school students to celebrate entrepreneurship, leadership and the future of Chicago. The students had the opportunity to attend a workshop, hear from a panel of young entrepreneurs during the keynote address, interact with exhibitors, take professional headshots to use for marketing purposes and share their knowledge with peers.

We recently hosted our annual Pitch Black Student Competition at mHub. The competition brought together Chicago’s brightest young innovators, supporters, and leaders for an evening that highlighted what’s possible when youth have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to succeed.

Pitch Black 2024 wasn’t just about competition — it was about sparking innovation, building networks, and creating opportunities

As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to recognize the significant contributions that African Americans have made to...

We celebrated a significant milestone - seven years dedicated to our noble mission of empowering and uplifting Black youth

Grab your tickets! You're invited to The Gray Matter Experience's first-ever fundraiser! On Thursday, April 18, join us for an evening of...

Chicago youth present ideas for advancing and protecting the black community Lisa Beasley, with the Nova Collective corporate learning...

On Saturday, November 12, 2016, five student groups participated in the first-ever pitch competition held by The Gray Matter Experience....