Our Team.

The current executive board of K.I.N.G.S. exemplifies peak success in their communities and proudly carries forward the organization's mission. Comprised of passionate and driven student leaders, this team is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact. With a shared vision and unwavering dedication, they work tirelessly to expand the reach of K.I.N.G.S., empowering young Black men and inspiring academic and personal excellence.

Hudson McBride '26

Chairman

New York

Zylen Campbell '27

Director of Finance

North Carolina

Demi Oyasiji '26

Director of Marketing

Michigan

Jahki Grice '26

Director of Public Relations

Missouri

Kevin Agyemang '27

Director of Recruitment

North Carolina

Marcus Mcgregor '26

Director of Events

New York

Solomon Ruff '25

Founder

The K.I.N.G.S. Organization was founded on June 18, 2023 (the day before Juneteenth) a historic day that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Ruff started the organization after witnessing how easily young Black men could become discouraged in their education. Determined to create lasting change, he aimed to make academic success feel “cool” and desirable. Now a member of the Class of 2029 at the Wharton School of Business, Ruff uses his strategic management and organizational skills to continue empowering the Black community.

K.I.N.G.S. Alumni

100% of our alumni graduate from high school and go on to attend four-year universities, with many being accepted into prestigious institutions across the country.

Previous Acceptances:

Adelphi University
Alabama State University (HBCU)
American University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University (Ivy League)
Columbia University (Ivy League)
Coppin State University (HBCU)
Cornell University (Ivy League)
Dartmouth College (Ivy League)
Delaware State University (HBCU)
Duke University
Hampton University (HBCU)
Hartford University
Hofstra University
Howard University (HBCU)
Johns Hopkins University
Morgan State University (HBCU)
Morehouse College (HBCU)
New Haven University
Norfolk State University (HBCU)
Northwestern University

North Carolina A&T State University (HBCU)

North Carolina Central University (HBCU)
Parsons School of Design at The New School
Penn State University
Princeton University (Ivy League)
Rochester Institute of Technology

South Carolina State University (HBCU)
St. John's University
Stony Brook University SUNY
Temple University
Tufts University
University at Albany SUNY
University at Buffalo SUNY
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
University of Michigan

University of Southern California
University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League)
Virginia State University (HBCU)
Yale University (Ivy League)