Kingmakers of Oakland also introduces the expansion of the Jegna Early Literacy program. The word, Jegna, originates from the ancient African kingdom of Abyssinia, and is a title of honor that encompasses meanings such as hero, warrior, courage, strength, and the protection of culture, land, and people. The Jegna Early Literacy Program is a cohort model that has been shown to be an effective strategy for achieving literacy goals and objectives. Jegna facilitators will work in classrooms two to three days a week, coming together weekly for training, support, and to share success stories, solve problems, and encourage one another creating a pipeline of male educators.