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

Next Thursday, June 25th, join us at KOOLabs for the launch of Scribe, a new literary series celebrating Black authors a...
06/19/2026

Next Thursday, June 25th, join us at KOOLabs for the launch of Scribe, a new literary series celebrating Black authors and the power of storytelling. 📚

For our inaugural gathering, we're hosting a live podcast book conversation on Baldwin’s World: A Memoir by Cecil Brown.👑📖

Author Brother Cecil Brown will be joined by guest scholars Cecil Ciscrown (UC Berkeley) and Nigel Hansen (UC Merced) for a rich discussion exploring the enduring legacy of James Baldwin and the worlds his work continues to inspire.

🚨 Space is strictly limited to 25–35 seats. Tickets are free, with optional donations welcome.

Pull up, connect with community, and help us archive our stories.
👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4euUZuz

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM
📍 KOOLabs (1035 7th Street, Oakland)
🚇 BART accessible (West Oakland)
✨ Everyone welcome!

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, and we've put together the perfect itinerary for your weekend! ✨Our community has come together ...
06/18/2026

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, and we've put together the perfect itinerary for your weekend! ✨

Our community has come together to create some amazing events where we can celebrate, connect, and embrace the joy of being in community. ❤️🖤💚

Check out their social media pages or websites for more information on each event!

We know there are many more events happening throughout the bay so If we missed one, drop it in the comments!

Summer is one of our favorite times of the year because, if you walk into KOO Labs, you'll see our studios filled with y...
06/18/2026

Summer is one of our favorite times of the year because, if you walk into KOO Labs, you'll see our studios filled with youth laughing, creating, and thriving. 🪡🎶

Take a look inside our Fashion Lab, where students are learning how to create their own clothing lines and designs, and our Music Production Lab, where Kings are exploring their favorite songs and studying the techniques behind their production. 🎵👏🏾🎨

06/17/2026

Most of our classes are now full, but we still have a limited number of spots available in our Video Production Class.📹🎬

Join us and learn valuable hands-on skills, including:
- Choosing the right equipment
- Operating cameras with confidence
- Understanding angles, composition, and framing
- Editing and producing professional-quality footage

✨And much more!

This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience, build your creative skills, and bring your ideas to life.

Reserve your spot today before classes close!

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4e6ljLm

We can't wait to see you at KOO Labs! 🎥📸

06/13/2026

Design the future. Decode the past.

Sankofa Kings is officially here and applications are OPEN!

A paid fellowship experience rooted in Oakland is launching to bring together the next generation of builders, thinkers, and creators ready to use technology, Al, and ancestral wisdom to solve real community

(Copy and Paste- Links are also in our bio)

This is more than a program. It is a pathway into leadership and impact:
• Paid Summer Residency (June 16 - July 23, 2026)
• Year-long fellowship opportunity
• Intergenerational design teams
• Real tools built by and for the Town
Apprentices. Architects. Team Leads.
Three tracks. One mission. Create solutions that serve our communities.
If you are ready to build or know a young King who is, this is your moment.

I Am Because We Are.

Meet our KOO Labs Summer Fashion Facilitator, Senay! 🧵Our KOO Labs Summer Classes are officially underway, and there are...
06/10/2026

Meet our KOO Labs Summer Fashion Facilitator, Senay! 🧵

Our KOO Labs Summer Classes are officially underway, and there are still a few spots available!

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

Join our Fashion Design Class and gain hands-on experience in design, garment construction, styling, and the creative process behind bringing ideas to life.✍🏾

Whether you're interested in designing your own collection, exploring fashion as a career, or expressing your creativity through clothing, this class is the perfect place to start.🪡

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

Spots are limited, so register today or share this post with a friend who loves fashion!

Let's meet our KOO Labs Summer Facilitator, Damari! 🎥Join our Video Production Class and learn valuable skills such as s...
06/09/2026

Let's meet our KOO Labs Summer Facilitator, Damari! 🎥

Join our Video Production Class and learn valuable skills such as selecting the right equipment, operating cameras, understanding angles and framing, editing footage, and so much more. 📹

We still have a few spots available!
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4e6ljLm

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your creative skills. If you're interested, sign up now before spots fill up! 📸

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4e6ljLm

We can't wait to see you at KOO Labs! 🎥

06/05/2026

With everything going on in the world right now, let’s take a moment to celebrate a room full of Black graduates, each on their way to college! 🎓📚

Join me in uplifting Saturday’s TFI Cohort 2 graduates! This group achieved a 100% college acceptance rate and earned acceptance to more than 100 colleges combined!✊🏾

We are so proud of you and the young men you have become. 🤲🏾

The world is waiting for your light, your leadership, and your impact.

Keep shining, kings. 👑

Let's meet our KOO Labs Summer facilitator Bear! 🎶 Our KOO Labs Summer Classes started this week, and we still have a fe...
06/04/2026

Let's meet our KOO Labs Summer facilitator Bear! 🎶

Our KOO Labs Summer Classes started this week, and we still have a few open spots left!🎧

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

Join our Music Production Class and get the opportunity to learn from amazing facilitators like Bear, owner of Real Studios. Students will gain hands-on experience creating music, developing their skills, and bringing their creative ideas to life. 🎹🎤

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

Spots are limited, so sign up now or send this to a friend who might be interested!

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Oakland, CA
94612

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

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