KINGS IN THE MAKING: The AI² Lab — Ancestral × Artificial Intelligence
A Creative Lab for High School–Aged Black Boys in Oakland
Our boys are creators. Innovators. Historians in motion. And this January, they’re getting a space built just for them to tap into all of that brilliance — past, present, and future.
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Kingmakers of Oakland is hosting KINGS IN THE MAKING: The AI² Lab — Ancestral × Artificial Intelligence, a hands-on creative experience for Black boys ages 14–18. This isn’t your typical tech workshop. It’s a cultural laboratory where our youth get to explore identity, creativity, and storytelling using next-generation AI tools — always grounded in the wisdom of our ancestors.
RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kings-in-the-making-ancestral-intelligence-ai-lab-tickets-1975349190604?aff=oddtdtcreator
What Makes This Lab Different
The AI² Lab centers Black boys — their voices, their humor, their imagination, their rhythm. We’re bringing together Black creatives, educators, and technologists to guide youth through a series of interactive, high-energy sessions that honor who they are and who they’re becoming.
Participants will explore:
AI storytelling tools like ChatGPT to build characters, worlds, and narratives rooted in African diasporic traditions
Generative art platforms to remix memory, culture, and imagination into bold visual pieces
Music-making and sound-design tools to craft beats that speak their truth
Identity-centered prompts and discussions that connect their lived experience with ancestral knowledge
At the end of the day, every young king walks out holding something they created — a digital artifact infused with their voice, their vision, and their genius.
Why This Matters
Our boys deserve spaces where they don’t have to shrink, translate, or negotiate who they are. Spaces where creativity is power, culture is technology, and being a Black boy is not a limitation — it’s the launchpad.
The AI² Lab is that space.
A place to experiment.
A place to find community.
A place to see the future and know they belong in it.
Who Should Attend
If your son loves music, design, writing, gaming, tech, or simply loves creating — this lab is for him. No experience required. Just curiosity, openness, and that spark our boys carry naturally.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: To be announced (Oakland area)
Ages: Black boys 14–18
RSVP:
Call to Community
Oakland — let’s show up for our young kings. Spots are limited, and this lab is designed with intention, love, and cultural pride. If you’re raising a high school-aged Black boy, or know someone who is, make sure they claim their seat in this transformative space.
Their stories matter. Their creativity matters. Their future matters.
RSVP today.