4/12/24 Birmingham, AL – In a world where leadership often falls short of meeting the needs of marginalized communities, initiatives like the Ashe Leaders Fellowship stand as beacons of hope. […]

4/5/24 Montgomery, AL – In a deeply transformative journey, Juma Crawford, the Executive Director of the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation, led a group of community and government leaders from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]