Based on a conversation with Jordon Chatmon, Kingmakers of Oakland Jegna Literacy Ambassador Big things are happening this year for Jegna. After years of working solely at Martin Luther King Jr. […]

By Matin Abdel- Qawi We are thrilled to announce that Kingmakers of Oakland is partnering with RISE Academy in the Lancaster School District to implement our transformative Crowns Curriculum for […]

The Kingmakers Club is an after-school program where boys—who we refer to as Kings—are engaged, encouraged, and empowered to grow, lead, and thrive. Grounded in the 3 E’s and rooted […]

We are thrilled to celebrate one of our Seattle facilitators, Emery Walters as one of this year’s recipients of The Philip B. Swain Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious recognition […]

We continue uplifting and empowering Black youth, and we want to remind our community that Griots of Oakland Volume II is still available for purchase. It remains one of the most […]

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 […]