Nile Randolph Dodd – March 2024 King of the Month Nile Randolph Dodd is a 6th grade King, and this is his first year in Kingmakers. From day one, I […]

Get ready to be dazzled at the Kingmakers of Oakland 2024 Student Showcase, happening on Saturday, April 26th at the Downtown Oakland Marriott Ballroom from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM! […]

3/29/24 Oakland, CA – The air at Oak Stop crackled with anticipation on March 29th as the stage was set for the 4th Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) Open Mic event. […]

3/29/24 – As March concludes, we commemorate and embrace Women’s Month and pay homage to the remarkable contributions of women, particularly Black women, to American society. This month provides a […]

Photos: Courtesy of Wordsmith Jr. Oakland — In a vibrant collaboration celebrating the joy of reading and the richness of Black culture, Kingmakers of Oakland proudly partners with Wordsmith Jr […]

In the heart of Oakland, a transformative project took flight as ten bright minds from McClymonds High School’s KOO Media Academy embarked on a mission to shatter stereotypes and amplify […]

3/14/24 San Francisco – The air hummed with anticipation as the community gathered to celebrate the profound impact of Kingmakers of Oakland CEO, Chris Chatmon. Cheers erupted as KPIX Bay […]

Wentrelle McIntosh – February Educator TFI Academic Advisor Wentrelle McIntosh is the February Educator of the Month for all his one-on-one connections meeting with each student and going over the […]

Raymond Garza – Oakland Tech High School Bro Raymond has picked up new music production and leadership skills. The sophomore at Oakland Tech has been producing dynamic Hip-Hop tracks across […]

As the Founder and CEO of Kingmakers of Oakland, I stand firm in our belief that Black boys are not just beautiful and brilliant, but they possess an innate greatness […]