Building Bright Futures, One King at a Time Greetings Community, As the school year begins, I’m reminded of the power of fresh starts. For our Kings, Queens, and non-Binary  Royalty […]

By Adrian Henderson On Saturday, August 16th, in the heart of East Oakland, something truly special was brewing, and believe me, y’all, it wasn’t coffee. It was a morning brimming […]

By Kahlil Chatmon An amazing group of seven TFI Kingmakers—including TFI staff, alumni, and community mentors—recently had an unforgettable experience at the San Francisco 49ers’ practice facility in Santa Clara. […]

Thank You Gilead Foundation! We at Kingmakers of Oakland are deeply grateful to the Gilead Foundation and its Creating Possible Fund for featuring our “Crowns Curriculum” and highlighting the impact […]

Rooted in Joy: Kingmakers and Oakland Roots Unite at the Coliseum with the National Anthem and Halftime Show! By Leah Dobson On August 9, Kingmakers of Oakland had the privilege […]

 KOOLabs Academy Is Back! Creative Training for Black Male Youth in West Oakland We’re excited to announce that KOOLabs Academy is back for the 2025 season! From September 8th to […]

Kingmakers Club is still hiring The Kingmakers Club is an after-school program where boys, whom we refer to as Kings, are engaged, encouraged, and empowered to grow, lead, and thrive. […]

You’re Invited! Our next Kings in the Making: Bring on the Drums event is happening this Saturday! Feel the energy, creativity, and community in action! This powerful, interactive cultural experience […]

KPFA: Our very own Chris Chatmon, CEO of Kingmakers, was interviewed by KPFA host Greg Bridges with guest Leah Dobson. Catch this inspirational interview that aired on August 25th on […]

Read Like A King: A New Chapter in Youth-Driven Animation & Literacy By Theo Hollingsworth We’re proud to share a powerful new initiative coming out of KOOLabs Animation Academy: Read […]