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 […]

On Saturday, February 3rd, a momentous event unfolded across the Bay Area as over 80 young Kings, grades 4th-12th, gathered for the much-anticipated Kings in the Making youth conference at […]

Kingmakers is releasing the ’Royalty’ anthology album on January 26th from their newly established music label, Kingmakers Music. Royalty is a 14-track album sonic and heartfelt journey of examination and […]

Happy New Year! As we step into the promise of a new beginning, it is with gratitude and reflection that we acknowledge the rich soil of our community and the […]

12/7/23 – Oakland, Calif. – In a vibrant celebration of cinematic creativity, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) proudly secured two wins at the 2023 AfroComicon Film Festival at Oakland’s historic Jack […]