The most powerful moments of the action yesterday in Oakland were:
- The ability to shut down traffic and talk to people about a cause
- Viewing and being supporting of a young women's grief about the loss of Oscar Grant and her brother. They brought candles and incense to mourn. Yes, they were burning dollar bills with sage for cleansing purposes.
- A young black boy lead the march with his words and chants.
- The band singing in solidarity with the crowd. "Which side are you on, friends? Which side are you on?"
There is no doubt that the situation is not about the bad apples, it is about the tree. Racism has been institutionalized and normalized. We need to fight that.. we are fighting that.
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