We believe in a world where all Black boys and men are seen as and see themselves as brilliant, beautiful, and possessing innate greatness as Kings. We believe in a world where society’s systems, structures, conditions and culture enable all of us to reach our full potential.
We reimagine systems of education, culture, and wellness while driving narrative change that celebrates Black people and culture and improving educational and life outcomes for Black boys from Pre-K to PhD.
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TFI
The Fellowship Initiative: Oakland, Applications open now!
In the heart of downtown Oakland Kingmakers orchestrated a vibrant spectacle, hosting their second youth-led Open Mic at the Oakstop community workspace.
This summer, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) Labs opened its doors to high school students aged 14-18 for a transformative experience in creativity and media production.
On Saturday June 15th, 7th Street Thrives and KOO Labs Design and Production House hosted their first community cleanup with neighborhood businesses and partners.
Changing systems takes Multi-Racial, intergenerational, and Cross-Sectional collaboration between educators, students, family members, government officials, and community leaders.
