Kingmakers of Oakland

Kingmakers of Oakland Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) works with school districts and organizations committed to improving educational outcomes for Black Boys from preK - 12th grade

Meet our facilitator, Senay Alkebu-lan, who teaches our fashion class! 🪡Senay Alkebu-lan, from West Oakland, California ...
09/04/2026

Meet our facilitator, Senay Alkebu-lan, who teaches our fashion class! 🪡

Senay Alkebu-lan, from West Oakland, California is the founder and creative director of Futurisme Studios, a multidisciplinary creative studio established in 2015.

Futurisme Studios is dedicated to intergenerational healing through art, design, and in-depth community engagement using mediums such as fashion, photography, film, electronic music, and exhibition.đź’«

Join his class! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

📅 August 24, 2026 – May 27, 2027

⏰ Monday–Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

đź“Ť KOO Labs Design Center & Production House

Our youth will learn hands-on, transferable skills from creative professionals, all at NO COST!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bhhttps://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Oakland, we’re looking for our next TFI Kings. 👑TFI is a completely free, 4-year youth development program for Black and...
09/03/2026

Oakland, we’re looking for our next TFI Kings. 👑

TFI is a completely free, 4-year youth development program for Black and Brown young men entering 9th grade who live or attend school in Oakland.

Apply today!: https://bit.ly/46nTT0h

Kings receive year-round academic advising, mental health support, college tours, career exposure, mentorship, and a community invested in their growth.

No perfect GPA required — just potential and a desire to grow.

đź“… Starts October 17
🗓️ 3 Saturdays/month
⏰ 6-hour sessions
đź‘‘ 4-year commitment

Know a young man who belongs here? Spread the word! Applications are open.

Apply today!: https://bit.ly/46nTT0h

Meet our facilitator, Tam Dao, who teaches our Animation class!Tam is a Bay Area-based illustrator who previously worked...
09/02/2026

Meet our facilitator, Tam Dao, who teaches our Animation class!

Tam is a Bay Area-based illustrator who previously worked at Big Fish Games and Product Madness. He invites youth to explore the world of animation by creating their own animated stories and experimenting with the latest technology through hands-on learning.

Join his class! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

📅 August 24, 2026 – May 27, 2027

⏰ Monday–Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

đź“Ť KOO Labs Design Center & Production House

Our youth will learn hands-on, transferable skills from creative professionals, all at NO COST!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Meet our facilitator, Tam Dao, who teaches our Animation class!Tam is a Bay Area-based illustrator who previously worked...
09/02/2026

Meet our facilitator, Tam Dao, who teaches our Animation class!

Tam is a Bay Area-based illustrator who previously worked at Big Fish Games and Product Madness. He invites youth to explore the world of animation by creating their own animated stories and experimenting with the latest technology through hands-on learning.

Join his class! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh
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📅 August 24, 2026 – May 27, 2027

⏰ Monday–Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

đź“Ť KOO Labs Design Center & Production House

Our youth will learn hands-on, transferable skills from creative professionals, all at NO COST!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Kings in the Making: Architects of the Arcade is coming to Oakland Tech Week!🔥 What happens when ancestral wisdom, retro...
08/29/2026

Kings in the Making: Architects of the Arcade is coming to Oakland Tech Week!🔥

What happens when ancestral wisdom, retro gaming, and AI collide? đź‘€

Young creators ages 5–18 will team up with mentors to design and build their own 8-bit video games from scratch, all in one morning!

- Create. Build. Play.
- Connect across generations.
- Turn ideas into games with AI.
- Show off your creation at our live arcade showcase!

📍 MetWest High School – Dolores Huerta Campus
🗓️ Saturday, October 3 | ⏰ 9 AM–1 PM

RSVP: https://bit.ly/45R8DV7

Come experience a day of creativity, community, and digital possibility.

We’re proud to share that Kingmakers of Oakland CEO, Chris Chatmon, is a contributing author to the upcoming book, The T...
08/28/2026

We’re 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, coming Spring 2027 from Teachers College Press!📚

In his chapter, Bro Chris shares insights and frameworks rooted in years of transforming school systems to center and uplift Black youth. ✊🏿

Pre-orders aren’t open just yet—but you can be first to know when they drop!

📲 Sign up to get notified: https://bit.ly/3SjH8jU

I don’t know if y’all heard us, so let’s run this back...🚨 OUR KOO LABS CREATIVE CLASSES ARE BACK AND FREE OF CHARGE FOR...
08/27/2026

I don’t know if y’all heard us, so let’s run this back...

🚨 OUR KOO LABS CREATIVE CLASSES ARE BACK AND FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE COMMUNITY! 🚨

Meet our facilitator, Damari Lawrence, who teaches our Video Production class!

Sign up now!: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Damari leverages his expertise in audio and visual production to bring powerful stories to life. With a versatile skill set spanning live events, studio recording, film, and post-production editing, Damari ensures that every project communicates with clarity and impact.
His passion for media as a tool for connection drives his work across education, culture, and community

Join his class, or choose from our other classes in music production, fashion, and animation!

📅 August 24, 2026 – May 27, 2027

⏰ Monday–Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

đź“Ť KOO Labs Design Center & Production House

Our youth will learn hands-on, transferable skills from creative professionals—all at NO COST!

Sign-ups are OPEN, and spots are filling up! RSVP now

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Our 9-week paid fellowship, Sankofa Kings, is taking in new applicants!đź‘‘Our Sankofa Kings program has gained so much ama...
08/26/2026

Our 9-week paid fellowship, Sankofa Kings, is taking in new applicants!đź‘‘

Our Sankofa Kings program has gained so much amazing attention, and we’ve heard the question over and over: How can I get involved or do something like this?

We’re excited to announce that we’re looking for dedicated Kings ready to join our paid Fall 2026 fellowship and learn how to use AI to solve real problems in their communities.🤲🏾

This is more than tech. It’s about ancestral wisdom, innovation, purpose, and building the future.💫

I Am Because We Are.

Apply!: https://bit.ly/4d1uTyI

Kickoff: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Duration: 9 weeks
Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Location: Oakland, CA

We’re grateful to have our Sankofa Kings Fellowship featured in another article by AfroTech! 👑✨A special thank you to Af...
08/21/2026

We’re grateful to have our Sankofa Kings Fellowship featured in another article by AfroTech! 👑✨

A special thank you to AfroTech and journalist Samantha Dorisca for this thoughtful, informative, and in-depth feature highlighting the work of Kingmakers of Oakland and our Sankofa Kings Fellowship.

Thank you for helping share our story and highlighting the work we’re doing to ensure our Kings are equipped with the knowledge and skills to use AI and technology for good, develop innovative solutions, and address real-world challenges facing their communities.

Check out the full article: https://bit.ly/4c2ni3h

🚨 OUR KOO LABS CREATIVE CLASSES ARE BACK AND FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE COMMUNITY 🚨RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bhMiddle and hi...
08/21/2026

🚨 OUR KOO LABS CREATIVE CLASSES ARE BACK AND FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE COMMUNITY 🚨

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

Middle and high school students can explore Fashion Design, Music Production, Video Production, and Animation while learning from creative professionals who are leaders in their fields. 🎨🎵🎥

📅 August 24, 2026 – May 27, 2027

⏰ Monday–Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

đź“Ť KOO Labs Design Center & Production House

Our youth will learn hands-on, transferable skills from creative professionals—all at NO COST!

Sign-ups are OPEN, and spots are filling up! RSVP now

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4p9Z0bh

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Oakland, CA
94612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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