TFI (The Fellowship Institute) is part of JPMorgan Chase’s broader efforts to provide adults and young people with the education, skills and resources that contribute to greater economic mobility.  To date, more than 350 JPMorgan Chase employees have worked with…

On September 22nd Represent Justice convened a powerhouse of individuals and organizations dedicated to changing the narrative surrounding incarcerated youth. Kingmakers media staff, Brenden Anderson and Johnathan Piper, joined the full-day youth justice braintrust in Hollywood California. “It was a…

The concept of animation can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where simple optical toys and devices were used to create the illusion of motion. Today, animation continues to evolve, with advancements in technology, storytelling, and diverse animation styles. It…

10/21/23 – Oakland, Cailf. – Kingmakers of Oakland proudly served over 150 youth at their 20th Kings in the Making Conference at Oakland High School. This year’s event themed “Health is your Wealth’ is a vital event to show our commitment…

8/4/23 – Oakland, Cailf. — Kingmakers of Oakland partnered with the Bay Area legendary Hieroglyphics Crew to co-produce the 11th Annual Hiero Day in front of 8,000 fans at Oakland’s City Hall. This was a amazing day that brought uplifting…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Crespocarrie@kingmakersofoakland.org KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND CO-PRODUCES HIERO DAY MUSIC BLOCK PARTY Local organization centering Black boys in education debuts Kingmaker Music label and production company as part of Hieroglyphics annual celebration in Oakland OAKLAND – August 22,…

KOO’s origin story and unapologetic commitment to Black boys starts with data. No matter where in the country they were (urban, suburban, city or rural) academic indicators point to the widest achievement gap between Black boys and all other races.…

When we consider the variety of funding streams that are present in social impact work, we understand that remaining innovative and informed is a critical aspect of philanthropy. On both the funder and recipient side, a successful relationship is built…

The Brother Hood Brunch was created by Brother Vince Hoeshen of the Kingmakers MDP program at Antioch Middle School. Brother Vince has been teaching the KOO curriculum for the past five-plus years at Antioch Middle School. This year Brother Vince…

We are proud to announce our Educator of the Month, Brother Marcus Bradford, who hails from the Emerald City of Seattle Washington and currently teaches at Aki Kurose Middle School. Brother Marcus acknowledges, “Teaching these young kings brings me great…