Crowns Curriculum
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Curriculum that empowers teachers and students.
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Weekly Fashion, Music, Video, and Animation after-school classes for students 13-21 years old. Join KOO Labs Academies today.
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You get access to Music Studio, Video Production, Animation Production, and Clothing Manufacturing .
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We reimagine systems of education, culture, and wellness while driving narrative change that celebrates Black people, culture and improving educational and life outcomes for Black boys from Pre-K to PhD.

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The Fellowship Initiative: Oakland
The Fellowship Initiative: Oakland, Applications open now!
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Jegna Early Literacy Program
Jegna is a School-based program where young black men support K-1 Students with Literacy and Social-Emotional Growth.
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Stories

KOO Interns at Afronation
Theo Hollingsworth, the Director of KOO Animation, had the privilege of escorting two of our MetWest High School interns, Jaden and Samir, to the AfroAnimation Summit 2025 in Burbank, CA in April.
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Jegna in Panama
This month, two of our Kings took a powerful trip beyond borders, traveling to Lagartero, Panamá, to visit a local K–8 school in the small town of Hicaco.
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Knowledge in Full Expression
The Student Showcase was a powerful close to the 2025 Spring Symposium and a true embodiment of this year’s theme: Black Love is Joy–Healing–Hope.
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Centering Community Love
Day two of Spring Symposium began with a warm welcome and fireside chat with Fred Blackwell, who offered a deeply honest reflection on the current role of philanthropy.
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TFI HBCU College Tour
Kingmakers’ TFI-Oakland students and staff embarked on a powerful and immersive HBCU college tour through Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia from March 29th to April 7th.
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Black Love is Joy, Healing, Hope
Spring Symposium Day 2 invited us to sit deeper in the theme of this year’s gathering: Black Love is Joy, Healing, and Hope.
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Glisten at Chabot Space and Science Center
Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center reached out to Kingmakers of Oakland with an exciting invitation: to feature our animated music video “Glisten” at one of their First Friday science events.
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TFI King of the Month
This month, we proudly recognize Xavier Philips as our TFI King of the Month. Xavier has truly embodied what it means to be a King — not just in words, but through his consistent actions and personal growth.
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Educator of the Month
Congratulations San Francisco Unified Facilitator Kenneth McClendon on your well-deserved nomination for Educator of the Month!
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Ron Walker Lifetime Achievement Award
At our 2025 Spring Symposium, Kingmakers of Oakland proudly presented the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to a true giant in the field of education and youth advocacy: Brother Ron Walker, founder of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC).
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Impact

Columbia University
Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) researched Kingmakers of Oakland and the BELE Network to understand their impact.
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Harvard University Study
The Cure is in the Culture: Systems Change for Black Boys in the Oakland USD
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Stanford Tom Dee Report
Access to Black male achievement program lowered student dropout rates, Stanford-led study find
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We activate strategies across six System Change Drivers to create a thriving ecosystem for Black boys.

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Youth Voice & Leadership
Black teacher Retention
Community & family engagement
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Change
Education
Policy
Changing systems takes Multi-Racial, intergenerational, and Cross-Sectional collaboration between educators, students, family members, government officials, and community leaders.

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