Oakland has a history and cultural, political, social, and economic diversity, Oakland is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States.
When you live in Oakland and interact with its residents, you feel a warm social feeling, full of vitality and happiness despite the difficult economic conditions everyone has suffered from since COVID-19.
I asked people in Oakland, how would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?
Kyle Hamilton-Lecky
Oakland has some extremely high highs and some extremely low lows, but overall it’s a wonderful place to be.
Kyle Hamilton-Lecky, 32
Jalen Canty
It’s one of a kind, you get a sense of the culture is very unique. You see the and the different people who have made Oakland their home. It’s almost all cultures mixed into one. Never a dull moment.
Jalen Canty, 28
Tala Kauzer
Oakland is incredibly special. There is so much diversity and culture. Whoever you are, and wherever you come from, there is always going to be a community for you to fall into.
Tala Kauzer, 29
Ehul Miles Davis
Culturally Diverse landscape full of unrealized potential from all ethnic communities. Collective spirited people with a connection to the land that reaches back to our ancestors. Political territory that required vigilance in certain areas but is known for being down to earth.
Ehul Miles Davis, 27
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