REACH, BACK, RETAIN: A Kingmakers of Oakland Evening of Film & Performance

Join us at The New Parkway Theater on February 12th for a curated cinematic experience that honors our past, protects our identity, and blueprints our future.

This isn't just a screening; it is a movement. For our 3rd Annual Black History Month gathering, Kingmakers of Oakland presents a powerful program of commissioned and original media, woven together by the philosophy of REACH, BACK, RETAIN. ?️ Your $20 ticket includes full access to the program plus food provided for all attendees.

• REACH (The Future): Step into Afrofuturist visions of Oakland with Glisten and Ubuntu our animated music videos.
• BACK (The Heritage): Journey through the sacred cultural spaces of East Oakland with the student produced, Roots & Renaissance docuseries.
• RETAIN (The Identity): Witness the brilliance of neurodivergent Black boys in Portraits of A King: Beyond Labels.

The evening culminates in a headline performance by the hip-hop duo REACH, BACK, RETAIN (Jordon and Fiyah), bridging the gap between the screen and the stage.

• When: February 12, 2026
• Where: The New Parkway Theater, Oakland, CA
• Admission: $20 (Includes Food)
• What to expect: A curated film program, live musical performance, community dinner, and a gathering of Kings.

Come celebrate Black History Month through the lens of those who are making it.

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