What’s My Big Idea?

Growing up in Queensbridge, I saw how much potential lives in neighborhoods like mine—and how often it goes overlooked. When The David Prize asked me to be involved in their “What’s the Big Idea?” initiative, I went back home to talk about what inspired me to start Hood Code and what we’re building for the next generation.

This short video captures why investing in NYCHA communities matters and how coding is just the beginning of creating pathways to opportunity and dignity.