Hughes Who Technologies Studio-NFP

Hughes Who Technologies Studio-NFP, this past Thursday during our after school's gaming workshop in partnership with Phalanx Family Services we had pizza and gave each of the students 4 gift cards totalling $100 for their hard work they have been doing all semester. I'm proud of these guys...talented, bright and a room full of successful people. This is what makes Edye and I do what we do!
"Don't Just Play the Game, Get in the Game" TM

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Real-World Learning in Action!

Yesterday, Hughes Who Technologies Studio had the pleasure of taking our Brown Academy coding students on an unforgettable field trip to Stern Pinball (https://sternpinball.com/). For many of our students, this was their first time seeing or playing a pinball game—and the experience opened their eyes to a whole new world of game design and interactive entertainment.

The students had a blast playing the games and were deeply engaged as they met with Stern’s talented team. They explored how pinball machines are created—from concept to execution—while speaking with artists, designers, and engineers. It was an exciting way to see how coding and creativity come together in real-world careers.

We believe learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Experiences like this are vital to showing our students what’s possible and inspiring them to dream big.

Special thanks to long-time friends George Gomez, Marc Raneses, Mark Weyna, and Chuck Ernst for being such generous and enthusiastic hosts. We’re also grateful for the warm welcome from familiar faces like friend Gene Rigsby. The hospitality was outstanding—pizza, drinks, and even gifts for the students!

Thank you to Ms. Simmons and Ms. Smith from Phalanx Family Services for providing transportation, and to our amazing Brown Academy family—Ms. Gilliam, Ms. Scott, and Coach Rodgers—for your continued support of our students and our program.0

It takes a village, and we’re proud to be part of this one.

"Don't Just Play the Game, Get in the Game"

Edye and I are excited, blessed and honored to share that Hughes Who Technologies Studio–NFP has been awarded a grant from the Woodlawn Advisory Council!

Dear Darryl Hughes,

The Woodlawn Advisory Council is delighted to inform you that Hughes Who Technologies Studio is awarded a Community Investment Grant! This grant is to support your Game for Success: Tech, Job, and Life Skills.

We commend Hughes Who Technologies Studio for its commitment to service and for working to improve the lives of those who live in Woodlawn and surrounding communities by providing resources for community programs that look to build and strengthen neighborhoods.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved award!

Sincerely,

Woodlawn Advisory Council

As we move forward, we’re looking to partner with local organizations in Woodlawn to host our upcoming workshops. If you’re interested in collaborating, we’d love to connect!

"Don't Just Play the Game, Get in the Game" TM

Hughes Who Technologies Studio Hughes Who Technologies Studio-NFP is committed to raising the percentage of the under-served in the diversity-lacking gaming and interactive industries. We accomplish this through our youth STEAM workshops and young adult apprenticeship program which raises awareness of opportunities and exposes yo...

Edye and I are incredibly grateful to our longtime family friend—and gifted writer- Emma Young for featuring us in South Side Drive Magazine! 📰✨
The article, "Hughes Who Technologies Studio: Playing Games and Building Lives," beautifully captures our mission and journey with Hughes Who Technologies Studio-NFP.

Thank you, Emma, for telling our story with such heart. 💚🎮
https://southsidedrivemag.com/hughes-who-technologies.../

That’s why Darryl and Edye Hughes created Hughes Who Technologies, dedicated to leveling the playing field for underserved youth.

Hughes Who Technologies Studio: Playing Games, Building Lives. – South Side Drive Magazine Video games are one of the most popular past-times of kids from six to sixty. Over seventy-five percent of those gamers are Black and brown. Yet only three percent of the developers and creators of games are people of color.That’s why Darryl and Edye Hughes created Hughes Who Technologies, dedicat...