I'm A King!

ALL BLACK MALES ARE BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, AND POSSESS INNATE GREATNESS!

Programs

TFI
The Fellowship Initiative: Oakland, Applications open now!
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KMA
KOO Media Academy Registration open now!
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Open Mic
In the heart of downtown Oakland Kingmakers orchestrated a vibrant spectacle, hosting their second youth-led Open Mic at the Oakstop community workspace.
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Stories

Educator of the Month
Wentrelle McIntosh
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King of the Month
Raymond Garza
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Feb CEO Letter
I stand firm in our belief that Black boys are not just beautiful and brilliant, but they possess an innate greatness that propels them toward extraordinary heights.
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African Centered Lessons
Students don’t care what you know until they know that you care.
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KOO Film Festival
Kingmakers of Oakland proudly hosted its inaugural KOO Film Festival at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland on February 23rd.
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KOO & PIXAR
It was a moment of pride and joy for Kingmakers of Oakland as their animated short films took center stage at the iconic Pixar campus during their Black History Month celebration.
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Black Star Rising
On Saturday, February 3rd, over 80 young Kings, grades 4th-12th, gathered for the Kings in the Making youth conference at Castlemont High School.
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Press

Yes Magazine
Spaces as Reparations for Black Youth
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Talk of the Town
Our work was recently highlighted on KTVU's 'Talk of the Town' news show.
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CBS BAY AREA
Kingmakers CEO Chris Chatmon receives Jefferson Award for community impact
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Hiero Day
We partnered with the legendary Hieroglyphics collective to produce the 2023 Hiero Day Festival
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Reports

Impact
A Columbia University report listed us as a leader in Educational Equity based on the impact we have made in the field.
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Annual Report
We are pleased to share with you our 2022 Annual Report
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We believe the current education system is failing Black boys, inhibiting them from reaching their full potential.

To better support Black boys, the education system must make fundamental shifts across 6 leading SYSTEM CHANGE DRIVERS:

Changing systems takes intergenerational collaboration between educators, students, family members, government officials, and community leaders.

THIS IS ANCESTRAL WORK!

We offer programs, services and products for every person who wants to be a part of the change.

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