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I'm A King!
ALL BLACK MALES ARE BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, AND POSSESS INNATE GREATNESS!
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The Fellowship Initiative: Oakland, Applications open now!
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Open Mic
In the heart of downtown Oakland Kingmakers orchestrated a vibrant spectacle, hosting their second youth-led Open Mic at the Oakstop community workspace.
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Stories
Royalty Album
Kingmakers released the ’Royalty’ anthology album on January 26th from their newly established music label, Kingmakers Music.
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CEO Letter
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 seeds we plant for the growth of ourselves and our children.
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Kings In the Making
20th Kings in the Making Conference at Oakland High School
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Animation
Kingmakers ventures Into Animation to empower youth
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FACE
Its critical we engage family and community
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Press
Yes Magazine
Spaces as Reparations for Black Youth
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Talk of the Town
Our work was recently highlighted on KTVU's 'Talk of the Town' news show.
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CBS BAY AREA
Kingmakers CEO Chris Chatmon receives Jefferson Award for community impact
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Hiero Day
We partnered with the legendary Hieroglyphics collective to produce the 2023 Hiero Day Festival
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Impact
A Columbia University report listed us as a leader in Educational Equity based on the impact we have made in the field.
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Annual Report
We are pleased to share with you our 2022 Annual Report
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Upcoming EVENTS
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We believe the current education system is failing Black boys, inhibiting them from reaching their full potential.
To better support Black boys, the education system must make fundamental shifts across 6 leading SYSTEM CHANGE DRIVERS:
curriculum & pedagogy
Youth Voice & Leadership
Black teacher Retention
Community & family engagement
Narrative Change
Policy
Changing systems takes intergenerational collaboration between educators, students, family members, government officials, and community leaders.
THIS IS ANCESTRAL WORK!
We offer programs, services and products for every person who wants to be a part of the change.
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