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Kingmakers has received generous media coverage. Check out the stories and videos below. For media Inquiries contact us here

Media Coverage

KRON4 - Live in the Bay

Oakland record label inspiring youth through uplifting music. Artists Kahlil and Zo joined host Jessica Wills to chat about how they are inspiring youth through music that is uplifting with a unique style.

49ers Foundation

Kingmakers of Oakland was awarded as a new grant recipient by the San Francisco 49ers. Students from the TFI program got to meet 49ers players in their mentorship event.

Higher Education

CEO Chris Chatmon shares the story of founding Kingmakers of Oakland after starting African American Male Achievement. 

Kingmakers In the news

Zo 1 and Jahi Black Love Album Release

RapStation- 11/3/24 – Jahi and Zo1 on Landing Tuff Gong Deal, The New Album “Black Love” & Fighting The Power In 2024
Jahi, an MC, activist and culture conservationist, has been enmeshed in Hip Hop since the beginning. 

48Hills.org – 2/27/24 – Kingmakers of Oakland – Glisten Animation on Royalty Album
Oakland-based Kingmakers Music, which features Alonzo Henderson, aka Zo1, emcee Amari Chatmon aka AMARI, and emcee Kahli aka 42k-lil, have released their third project, Royalty

Yes Magazine Cover

Yes Magazine – 2/27/24 – Spaces as reparations for Black youth – Investing in programs, resources, and physical spaces by and for Black youth is critical to narrowing generationally inherited disparities in wealth, health, and beyond.

Media Inquiries reach out to Marketing Director Carrie Crespo (carrie@kingmakersofoakland.org)

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