Happiness can look different for everyone. For folks in the Town, it’s the little things that bring us joy. Like raising your family in a community, attending community events, getting to know each other and maintaining community.
I asked folks in the Town, “What does happiness mean to you and how do you still find happiness in today’s climate?”
Carole Estes
“The diversity of Oakland and the feeling I get when I enter the city is what makes me happy.”
Carol Estes, North Oakland
Denise Tatum
“Oakland to me is still home. This is where I was born and raised, raised my family. I really love the people of Oakland.”
Denise Tatum, Lake Merritt/East Oakland
Linda Hall
“Teaching the kids of Oakland gives me a sense of pride and happiness.”
Linda Hall, North Oakland
Geraldine Goree
“I am happy that many of the students that I taught were able to become successful and continue to be positive lights.”.
Geraldine Goree, Deep East Oakland
What makes you happy? How do you find happiness today?
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