Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
With fear of crime at an all-time high in Oakland, many residents were shocked to learn earlier this month that
"Without basic safety, there is no business," said Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce leader Dr. Jennifer Tran."Without basic safety, there is no community. Without safety, there is no city. Without basic safety, there is only chaos." It wasn't the first time. Six months ago, his doors and windows were shattered three times in one week. He said when he calls police, it takes hours for them to show up.
These were not wealthy, white people trying to protect their privilege, as some might have people believe. They were people of color, who understand the reality of police abuse, but are also the most frequent victims of crime.
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