Donte Neil – March Facilitator of the month Bro. Donte Neil has created a classroom that is transformative, engaging & empowering. It is evident in his King’s eagerness to ask and answer questions. Kings are laughing, learning, and growing in…

Nile Randolph Dodd – March 2024 King of the Month Nile Randolph Dodd is a 6th grade King, and this is his first year in Kingmakers. From day one, I knew that Nile would be a special leader in the…

Get ready to be dazzled at the Kingmakers of Oakland 2024 Student Showcase, happening on Saturday, April 26th at the Downtown Oakland Marriott Ballroom from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM! This spectacular event marks the culmination of months of hard…

3/29/24 Oakland, CA – The air at Oak Stop crackled with anticipation on March 29th as the stage was set for the 4th Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) Open Mic event. For the past four months, KOO has been a beacon…

3/29/24 – As March concludes, we commemorate and embrace Women’s Month and pay homage to the remarkable contributions of women, particularly Black women, to American society. This month provides a poignant reminder of the invaluable role that women, throughout history,…

Photos: Courtesy of Wordsmith Jr. Oakland — In a vibrant collaboration celebrating the joy of reading and the richness of Black culture, Kingmakers of Oakland proudly partners with Wordsmith Jr / Akira’s Book Club (ABC). Spearheaded by co-founders Dr. Grace…

In the heart of Oakland, a transformative project took flight as ten bright minds from McClymonds High School’s KOO Media Academy embarked on a mission to shatter stereotypes and amplify unheard voices. Armed with cameras and curiosity, these students delved…

3/14/24 San Francisco – The air hummed with anticipation as the community gathered to celebrate the profound impact of Kingmakers of Oakland CEO, Chris Chatmon. Cheers erupted as KPIX Bay Area-CBS announced him as a 2024 Silver Jefferson Award “Multiplying…

Wentrelle McIntosh – February Educator TFI Academic Advisor Wentrelle McIntosh is the February Educator of the Month for all his one-on-one connections meeting with each student and going over the courses needed to be UC and CSU eligible meeting A-G…

Raymond Garza – Oakland Tech High School Bro Raymond has picked up new music production and leadership skills. The sophomore at Oakland Tech has been producing dynamic Hip-Hop tracks across a big range. Raymond’s academics continue improving as he works…