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 Raymond – February King
kooteam February 29, 2024 Announcements

Raymond – February King

Raymond Garza – Oakland Tech High School Bro Raymond has picked up new music production and leadership skills. The sophomore at Oakland Tech has been producing dynamic Hip-Hop tracks across […]
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 February letter from the CEO
kooteam February 29, 2024 Announcements

February letter from the CEO

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 […]
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 Empowering Black Boys through Asset-Based African-Centered Lessons
kooteam February 28, 2024 Announcements

Empowering Black Boys through Asset-Based African-Centered Lessons

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 […]
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 Oakland Community gets elevated watching powerful films
kooteam February 26, 2024 Announcements

Oakland Community gets elevated watching powerful films

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 […]
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 Kingmakers honored to showcase films in Pixar Theater
kooteam February 20, 2024 Announcements

Kingmakers honored to showcase films in Pixar Theater

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 […]
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 Kingmakers Music takes flight at SFO Airport
kooteam February 17, 2024 Announcements

Kingmakers Music takes flight at SFO Airport

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 […]
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 Kingmakers youth influence White House Policy Summit
kooteam February 15, 2024 Announcements

Kingmakers youth influence White House Policy Summit

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 […]
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 Black Star Rising: Kings get uplifted with life lessons
kooteam February 4, 2024 Announcements

Black Star Rising: Kings get uplifted with life lessons

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 […]
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 ‘Royalty’ album drop January 26th
kooteam January 18, 2024 Announcements

‘Royalty’ album drop January 26th

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 […]
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 CEO Letter – January 2024
kooteam January 16, 2024 Announcements

CEO Letter – January 2024

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 […]
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