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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the Founder and CEO of Kingmakers of Oakland, I stand firm in our belief that Black boys are not just beautiful and brilliant, but they possess an innate greatness […]

By Matin Abdel-Qawi Esteemed community of educators, parents, and advocates! I have been an educator, mentor, and advocate for serving Black boys and families for thirty years. I remember starting […]

2/23/24 Oakland – Kingmakers of Oakland proudly hosted its inaugural KOO Film Festival at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland on February 23rd. The festival was a celebration of Black […]

2/19/24  Emeryville, Calif. – It was a moment of pride and joy for Kingmakers of Oakland as their animated short films took center stage at the iconic Pixar campus during […]

San Francisco – In a groundbreaking pop-up concert at San Francisco International Airport, the KOO Krew took flight as the highlight of United Airlines’ Black History Month Celebration on February […]

Washington DC – Four Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) youth leaders – Kahlil Chatmon, Tre Germany, Fiyah Abakah, and Romero Wesson – had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the inaugural […]