Daniel Swafford personifies the soul of an Oakland native with his community organizing, activism, and fundraising. His role as an executive director of a nonprofit allows him a broad hand in storytelling through district management partnerships, where he seeks positive change. His world travels have taken him to volcanic sightings in South and Central America. Daniel, a poet and wordsmith, is charting pathways to publication.
We are just dirty, disgusting animals and the sooner you admit that the better of this world will be. The litter, the dumping, and the cost individual’s behavior has on everyone’s wallet. Maybe if we all admit we have a problem we can change our behavior in a way that is healthy and frees up resources for a better quality of life.
The inaugural Oakland Peace Summit, held on June 24, 2023 at Oakland’s Laney College, brought together organizations and individuals working to address the causes of violence with the hope of healing damaged communities.
At a time when many do not experience peace regularly, Oakland Voices correspondent Daniel Swafford asks Oakland Peace Summit attendees: What brings you peace?