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Youth ages 14-24 can register for our Media Academy to learn audio, video and music production. Register Now.

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Kings empowered at youth conference

On October 21st, 2023 Kingmakers of Oakland proudly served over 150 youth at their 20th Kings in the Making Conference at Oakland High School.

Press

Chris Chatmon on Talk of the Town

KOO CEO Chris Chatmon and our work was recently highlighted on KTVU’s ‘Talk of the Town’ news show. Watch full interview.

Reports

Kingmakers recognized for impact in education

A Columbia University report listed KOO as a leader in Educational Equity based on the impact we have made in the field. Read full 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.

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