Be the First to Know: The Triumph of Black Boys

We are proud to share that Kingmakers of Oakland CEO, Chris Chatmon, is a contributing author to the upcoming book, The Triumph of Black Boys: Reclaiming Joy, Genius, and Belonging in Schools (Spring 2027, Teachers College Press).

Edited by Dr. Antonio L. Ellis and Dr. Pedro A. Noguera—with a foreword by Shaun Harper, afterword by James Earl Davis, and endorsement from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi—this landmark collection brings together national leaders in Black Male Achievement to offer concrete pathways toward educational justice. In his chapter, Bro Chris shares critical frameworks and real-world insights drawn from KOO’s work in transforming school systems to center and uplift Black youth.

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