Happy New Year! 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 […]

12/7/23 – Oakland, Calif. – In a vibrant celebration of cinematic creativity, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) proudly secured two wins at the 2023 AfroComicon Film Festival at Oakland’s historic Jack […]

By Quinci Mann 12/14/23 – Oakland, Calif. – In the heart of downtown Oakland Kingmakers orchestrated a vibrant spectacle, hosting their second youth-led Open Mic at the Oakstop community workspace. […]

Lamond Lougin Brother Lamond is very active with Kingmakers. He is a recent high school and TFI graduate, now a freshman at Cal State East Bay. Lamond’s has excelled with […]

Silas ‘Ovrkast’ Wilson Bro Silas has been teaching students beat making and music producing at Oakland Tech and KOO Labs the past two school years. Ovrkast, his MC name, is […]

Wallah Umoja Bro Wallah arrived at KOO with a wealth of skills, experience and talents in music and video production. He’s displayed dedication and consistency with over a decade of […]

Willie John Rogers Brother Willie has shown exceptional growth over the past four years with Kingmakers of Oakland. Now a freshman at Merritt College in Oakland, he is repping a […]

11/16/2023 – Oakland, Calif. – A cultural awakening swept through the East Bay, as Kingmakers of Oakland orchestrated its inaugural youth Open MIC event at the Oakstop coworking space in […]

In early November, CEO Chris Chatmon traveled to Boston to celebrate Ron Walker, longtime Executive Director at COSEBOC (Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color). After almost two decades he […]

School environments are more impactful as learning hubs when all stakeholders participate in building a culture to engage, encourage and empower Black boys.  We all know “it takes a village […]