Honoring Juneteenth and Standing for Liberation Greetings Community, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a reminder of how far we still must go to achieve true liberation. On June […]

By Leah Dobson This month, to close out the year, our office hosted an end‑of‑the‑year celebration honoring everyone who has played a key role in shaping Kingmakers over time. At […]

By Adrian Henderson On May 31st, Chief Sealth High School in Seattle, Washington, was transformed into a space of joy, pride, and cultural celebration. It was a day to remember, […]

By Adrian Henderson The end-of-year TFI Celebration, held on May 31st at Parker Elementary School in East Oakland, was a powerful and heartwarming reflection of a year filled with growth, […]

By Leah Dobson On June 6, 2025, Kingmakers Music celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Kings in a year-long Artist Development Program, culminating in two standout releases. Our Kings—Sire, Dice, and Raymond—debuted […]

By Nia Lundkvist and Staci Smith  We were incredibly proud to have Kingmakers of Oakland represented by our Director of Curriculum and Training, Staci Smith, and our Curriculum Designer, Nia […]

By Leah Dobson We’re thrilled to announce that our animated music video, “A Whole Lot,” is now live and streaming on our Kingmakers Music YouTube channel! Born from a powerful […]

Although our Jegnas are not in classrooms this summer, their impact continues to grow far beyond school walls. Jordon and James, two standout Jegnas from this past school year at […]

Let’s take a moment to recognize a few of our Kings who received honorable mentions at this year’s TFI Awards Ceremony. While every one of our Kings deserves recognition, this […]

This month, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for one of our incredible Seattle Kingmakers facilitators—award-winning educator Keenen Allen Ladd. Keenen works closely with our students at Denny […]