Oakland has a reputation as being dangerous. Life in the Town can be frightening and chaotic sometimes, which begs the questions: why do people live in Oakland?
I asked people, “What are three reasons you live in Oakland?”
Khamani Lamar
“I was born and raised here, there’s a strong culture, and it’s a beautiful city.”
Khamani Lamar
Jody Jackson
“Diversity, greenery, and it’s a legal zone.”
Jody Jackson
Maya Mitchell
“Washington, D.C. was way too expensive for my parents when I was little, there’s a lot more family here, and my parents inherited the house in this city which makes it affordable.”
Maya Mitchell
Victor Dominguez
“It has always been a dream to live in the Bay and I finally did it, and second, Oakland gave me the hospitality at the time I needed it when I needed it, and thirdly, Oakland gave me my family that I have now: my son and my wife.”
Victor Dominguez
Stephanie Zakharia
“Racial diversity, art and culture, and the environment, like the nature and good weather.”
Stephanie Zakharia
Greetings,
You should talk to the folks who’s lives have been touched by some form of ugly violence, I always do. I started thinking, where/who are the one that have positive views or experiences? I am Glad there are at least 4 people.