This July, several members of Kingmakers of Oakland had the privilege of attending the 2024 Teaching Black History Conference in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by the esteemed Dr. LaGarrett King […]

This summer, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) Labs opened its doors to high school students aged 14-18 for a transformative experience in creativity and media production. Over two sessions spanning two […]

By Brenden Anderson | Photos Adrian Henderson 6/28/24 Berkeley, CA – For students who go to college is often a mindset that is cultivated as a belief in students. College […]

By Adrian Henderson | Photos: Adrian Henderson 6/15/24 Oakland, CA – On Saturday 7th Street Thrives and KOO Labs Design and Production House hosted their first community cleanup with neighborhood […]

By Adrian Henderson | Photos: Erica Daniels 5/31/24 Seattle, WA – On a beautiful sunny day in Seattle, Washington, a magical event unfolded at the historic Chief Sealth High School. […]

Sis Danakah – May 2024 Queen of the Month Danakah is a 8th-grade student, a part of James Denman’s Mastering Cultural Identity Program. She has had a transformative year with […]

Natalie Hibdon – April Educator of the month Ms. Hibdon is a new teacher who entered a class that was struggling in the middle of the year and transformed that […]

By Adrian Henderson | Photos: Ariel San Francisco 5/16/24 — In the heart of San Francisco, anticipation brewed as the Crowing Ceremony illuminated the city with its spirit of celebration […]

By Dr. K.O. Wilson 5/21/24 Sacramento – A coalition of community-based organizations (CBOs), spearheaded by Kingmakers of Oakland, converged in Sacramento to champion greater support for Black and Brown teachers […]

By Brenden Anderson | Photos Josh Egel 4/27/24 Oakland, CA — The Spring Symposium 2024 concluded with a flourish on its final Saturday, marking an inspirational climax with Dr. Shawn […]