A Struggle to Be Heard

This video looks at the controversial history of redevelopment in Oakland, California, and the potential to overcome that legacy. Featuring striking archival photos, this video gives voice to Oakland residents who recall how redevelopment efforts led to the demolition of entire neighborhoods in the 1950s and 60s. It also showcases a recent community-led project to bring healthy food to the neighborhood, which has long lacked any full-service grocery store.

[@geoffdb9638]

My God! I grew up in the heart of that area. My family lived near 7TH and Market. I attend MLK elementary and cole school. I remember Pon's Market and Adeline Cleaners. Oakland West Health Center. I walked those streets and recall names and faces. As an African-American those public housing is where we had our humble beginnings. My mom then earned her GED, graduated from nursing school and bought out first home. We made it. We lost a brother to gang violence and another one OD'd...that was the life of a Black family in West Oakland during the 70's and 80's.

[@jimdandy1949]

it been a long. time coming. i lived in oakland bay area some 45 yrs.ago before 7th.

[@bloodmooncomix457]

Oakland 47 years

[@DBTHAGENERAL]

The picture at 3.28 is my mother can you please let me know where did you get that picture or where did you find it please contact me Asap please my mother would love that original picture so please contact me