Kings In The Making AI² Lab
Empowering Black Kings to Create, Imagine, and Lead
Over MLK weekend, Kingmakers hosted another successful Kings in the Making Conference, this time focusing on the intersection of Ancestral Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. Our AI² Lab brought together a powerful group of Black kings to explore how artificial intelligence can support and expand their creativity in today’s technology-driven world.
With the support of community members, volunteers, kings, and tech professionals from across the Bay Area, the event demonstrated what is possible when a community comes together to uplift its youth.
A Day Full of Creativity
We started the day bright and early with check-ins. Kings laughed with old friends and made new ones while receiving shirts and setting up their computers for the day. After an opening ceremony, it was time to get into the workshops! Kings rotated through five interactive workshops focused on how AI can help students better understand and shape the world around them.
As AI continues to play a growing role in education and the workforce, our goal was to ensure our kings had access to tools that strengthen the skills and creativity they already possess.
Impact
Each workshop was led by professionals actively using AI in their careers. Students explored interests such as comics, fashion, visual art, and storytelling, and by the end of the day, every king walked away with a tangible project of their own.
The experience reinforced an important message: you do not need expensive equipment or a large team to bring an idea to life. With access to everyday devices, students can begin turning their ideas into reality.
Every king arrived with an idea and left with more. Many gained increased confidence, stronger self-efficacy, and a deeper connection to their history and culture. Watching this growth unfold was powerful, and our kings exceeded expectations.
Thank you to the incredible kings who showed up ready to learn, create, and lead.
Check out some of our kings' final projects!
During our Know Thy Self workshop led by Leandrew, Jonas, and Siva, students explored the power of storytelling to communicate personal value and legacy while connecting their ancestral roots to their school and community impact.