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Design the Future Decode the past

The Sankofa Kings.AI Lab is a 90-day intensive bridging Ancestral Wisdom with Artificial Intelligence. We are recruiting 15 Kings to lead the next era of tech.

Apply for June 2026 Cohort
Join the Advisory Board

Built By Kings.

Powered by AI.

Built By Kings. Powered by AI.

Last Winter, our Kings used Generative AI to turn oral histories into digital masterpieces.

This Summer, it’s your turn.

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Move from Consumer to Architect.

Master the Tools

Get hands-on with Prompt Engineering, Midjourney, and LLMs.

Get Paid

Our curriculum is built for placement. Graduate ready for roles in AI Operations, Digital Production, and Tech Consulting.

Lead the Room

 Learn "Actionable Wisdom"—how to facilitate tech conversations in high-level spaces.

The Network

Direct access to "Technical Elders" from top-tier tech firms.

The 2026 Launch Sequence

April

Selection & Interview Phase (Only 15 Seats).

June

The Lab Begins

March-April:

Open Applications & Information Sessions.

May

Pre-Lab Onboarding & Tech Setup.

Join the Village

  • For the Kings

    Who: Young Black men (Ages 14-18) ready to level up.

    What you get: Tech stipend, mentorship, and a professional portfolio.

    Apply to the Cohort

  • For the Elders

    Who: Tech pros, AI researchers, and Industry leaders.

    What you do: Mentor a King, review artifacts, and provide industry insight.

    Apply to Advise

A Kingmakers of Oakland Initiative. Bringing the Wisdom of the Village to the Wisdom of the Cloud.