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Kingmakers of Oakland
Education Administration Programs
Oakland , California 1,056 followers
Kingmakers of Oakland is a nonprofit improving educational and life outcomes for Black Male Students.
About us
Kingmakers of Oakland is an award winning non-profit that originated in the Oakland Unified School District’s 1st in the country Office of American Male Achievement (AAMA). After 10+ years in the district, the independent non-profit now supports school districts across the country to improve the educational and life outcomes of Black boys by “healing the fish while treating the toxic ecosystem.” This multi-faceted approach is rooted in a desire to collaborate, coordinate and convene folks who are inspired to create a healthy, affirming learning environment for Black boys in the public school system. Through professional development, narrative change resources, curriculum and more, Kingmakers helps each unique district transform their school environment.
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https://kingmakersofoakland.org/
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- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland , California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
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Philly schools excel in Black history education despite state challenges! 🏫📚 Dr. LaGarrett King praises Philly's curriculum for training and resources. Only 12 states mandate Black history, but Philly is setting the standard. 🌟 #BlackHistoryMatters https://bit.ly/3x7OYlV
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Disrespect, low pay, and lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession. Learn about their challenges and the urgent need for change: https://bit.ly/45hnLdi #EdEquity #SupportBlackTeachers
Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession
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📝 70 years after Brown vs. Board of Education, public schools remain deeply segregated. Dive into Erica Frankenberg's insights on the current state of racial inequality in education and potential solutions. 📚👩🏫 https://bit.ly/4c894vn #EducationEquality #SchoolSegregation
70 years after Brown vs. Board of Education, public schools still deeply segregated
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Last day to donate! Help Oakland seniors win $5,000 scholarships. Support the Jean Yonemura Wing Scholarship for Black male seniors from Oakland Unified. We need to raise $25k by today. Every bit helps! Click here to donate now: https://bit.ly/4bQ246y
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👑✨ Big shoutout to Marcus Bradford for winning the Philip B. Swain Excellence in Education Award! 🌟 This award honors dedicated teachers & counselors in Title I schools. Read more to discover the other amazing award winners! https://bit.ly/3NA4zhi #SeattleProud #KOO
Pride Month in Seattle: How your family can celebrate
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Calling all Bay Area community supporters! This Saturday, June 8th, from 11am-6pm, come celebrate black futures at the East Oakland Futures Festival. This vibrant block party with an Afrofuturistic theme will showcase the best in food, arts, tech, and culture. With dozens of vendors and community-based organizations on site, there's something for everyone. Kingmakers will be there alongside our amazing community partners. Don't miss out on the fun, networking, and positive vibes! Learn more about this FREE event using the QR code. See you on Scraper Bike Way! #EastOaklandFuturesFest #CommunityEngagement #SupportBlackFutures #Networking #BayAreaEvents
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🏳️🌈📚 In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, explore the intersectionality of race & gender in K-12 curriculum with Pew Research Center’s latest study! Dive into the insights and debates shaping our classrooms. Full Report: https://pewrsr.ch/45a7aYL 🌈 #EducationisforEVERYONE
Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools
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🌟 Happy Monday, Kings and Queens! 🌟 Start your week on a high note by exploring a valuable conversation between our CEO and Founder Chris 'Baba C' Chatmon and ChildTrends on the crucial role of partnerships between schools and community organizations. Discover insights on fostering stronger communities and educational support. Watch the full video on Child Trends' YouTube and read the comprehensive article to dive deeper! 📺 Watch Now: https://bit.ly/3x94eij 📖 Read More: https://bit.ly/3RayAYI #CommunityEngagement #EducationPartnerships #MondayMotivation #ChildTrends
Kingmaker’s of Oakland’s Approach to Community School Partnerships
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🌟 Looking to make this summer memorable for your young kings or queens at home? Explore the world of creativity at KOO LABS! 🎨 Our state-of-the-art design center is launching our inaugural summer sessions, offering FREE classes in animation, fashion, music, and video, curated to inspire and empower young minds. Led by industry-renowned artists, these sessions promise to spark imagination and cultivate talent. Don't miss out - reserve your child's spot today using the QR code 👑
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